Besides places such as Okinawa, the Andes, and Sardinia, where people often grow very old, Thormaehlen also talked to centenarians in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. His restrained yet personal photographs make the dignity and beauty of old age visible. In short biographies and quotations, the centenarians share their wisdom about love, health, humor, and a fulfilling life. Karsten Thormaehlen’s empathetic and frequently award-winning portrait series in publications ranging from Stern to Vogue have made him internationally known and inspired the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch a campaign against ageism.