A substantive and informative book which has as its central problem the issue of riefenstahls complicity in the nazi regime. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. I had not left it yet, but when i awake at night i was lying and listening full of homesick for it. A collection of photographs from leni riefenstahl, who lived am. This monumental, largeformat edition about africa and its wild and untamed nature, different peoples, with countless. A book that has been read but is in good condition.
Critically acclaimed during the 1930s for her work under the hitler administration and harshly criticized after the war, riefenstahl surged on, completing the famous tiefland in 1954. Additionally, africa, leni riefenstahl taschen, 2002 will be available to order during the exhibition. This monumental, largeformat edition about africa and its wild and untamed. In this regard, the book recalls riefenstahls dissembling 1995 memoir, though it would best be paired in library collections with the critical biographical film the wonderful, horrible life of leni riefenstahl.
Slipcase is covered to match book and is clean and solid. The taschen publication is oversized at 14 x 19 716 inches and contains 580 pages. Unfortunately, criticism of her work often roots itself in criticism of her patrons and her subject matter. The first female film director to attract international acclaim, riefenstahl began frequent trips to africa in her early sixties, where she worked on various film and photography projects.
Angelika taschen editor, ines walk text by online at alibris. In the 1960s and 70s she traveled to africa and extensively photographed east africa and the nuba tribes in sudan, publishing three books. Second, it reveals some secret of deutschland in world war 2. As leni riefenstahl turns 100, taschen celebrates with a tribute to her remarkable africa oeuvre. Buy leni riefenstahls africa book online at low prices in. Leni riefenstahl africa 20052005 history, sociology quantity. Helene bertha amalie riefenstahl was born in berlin on 22 august 1902. This is a marvelous coffee table book displaying the work of leni riefenstahl as i, for one, have never seen it.
Since riefenstahl was the only child for several years, alfred wanted her to carry on the family name and secure the. Isbn 9783822816165 9783822816165 hardcover, taschen america llc, 2003. Leni riefenstahls africa by leni riefenstahl and a great selection of. If one is looking for some kind of insight and anecdotal observations on the weimar film industry, major actors and directors of the period such as emil jannings, f. See more ideas about leni riefenstahl, film director and african tribes. Leni riefenstahls career included work as a dancer, actress, film producer, director, and also a photographer, but the rest of leni riefenstahls career was shadowed by her history as a documentary maker for germanys third reich in the 1930s. Leni riefenstahl has created some of the most controversial films and photographs in the history of those forms. Leni riefenstahl africa koln, taschen, 2010 edition 25 year taschen 400 pp hardcover with dustjacket 35 x 25 x 4,5 cm text. Discover book depositorys huge selection of leni riefenstahl books online. Leni riefenstahl, first found in campus library, and be affection of it. Often called hitlers propagandist, she disclaimed knowledge of or any responsibility for the holocaust, saying in 1997 to the new. A life by jurgen trimborn, translation by edna mccown, farrar, straus and giroux, 2007, isbn 0374184933.
Leni riefenstahl stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Kevin brownlow, from the introduction the first female film director to attract international acclaim, leni riefenstahl began frequent trips to africa in her early sixties, where she worked on various film and. Leni riefenstahls favorite destination was in sudan, where she lived with, and photographed the nuba tribes people. First, the book is written by leni herself, so the content and feeling is 100% real. Later career when riefenstahls film career came to a halt, her focus switched to still photography. When she was in her early sixties, leni riefenstahl began traveling frequently to the african continent, where she has worked on various film and photography projects over the last half century. If leni riefenstahl had done nothing but visit africa and bring back her photographs, her place in history would be secure. Africa by leni riefenstahl, angelika taschen waterstones. Five lives by angelika taschen, 2000, isbn 3822862169 leni riefenstahl.
Still, this is a fine, affordable choice for libraries that dont already own riefenstahls individual photography books. Buy leni riefenstahls africa taschen 25th anniversary ed by angelika taschen, leni riefenstahl isbn. Published in 2002 on the occasion of her 100th birthday, this book brings together leni riefenstahl s astonishing africa portfolio. Africa by leni riefenstahl meet your next favorite book. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Nuba leni riefenstahl exhibitions fahey klein gallery. This cooperation, however, was ended very soon on the initiative of mrs. Leni riefenstahl biography life, book, old, information. Pabst, marlene dietrich then this is a very useful.
Kevin brownlow, from the introduction when she was in her early sixties, leni riefenstahl began traveling frequently to the african continent, where she has worked on various film and photography projects over the last half century. Leni riefenstahls africa by angelika taschen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Riefenstahl states, i read hemingways book, the green hills of africa 1935. In his book the green hills of africa ernest hemingway wrote. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Her contributions to the art and technique of filmmaking were vast, most notably in her epochal film olympia 1938. Taschen s 25th anniversary special edition leni riefenstahl on. Additionally, africa, leni riefenstahl taschen, 2002 will be. Working for taschen since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, and. Large and heavy 3,2 kg fantastic photobook with many doublepaged photographs. This remarkable collection gathers leni riefenstahls images of the nuba, dinka, shilluk, and masai tribes into a baby sumosized tribute to africa. Leni riefenstahl africa edition of 2,500 taschenboeken. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
From her early film work, to her nazi work, to her work in africa and her underwater shots, this book will amaze all of us. Therefore, these pictures may be the last attempt to catch something of africas soul before it will lose its innocence to the. Angelika taschen studied art history and german literature in heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Fp prix favorable taschen 25th anniversary ed by taschen, angelika, riefenstahl, leni isbn. This coffeetable sized book collects photographs and film stills. Leni riefenstahls africa leni riefenstahl, angelika. A memoir by leni riefenstahl meet your next favorite book. Kevin brownlow, from the introduction when she was in her early sixties, leni riefenstahl began traveling frequently to the african continent, where she has worked on various film and photography projects over the last. When she was in her early sixties, riefenstahl began voyaging frequently to the african continent, where she has worked on various film and photography projects over the last half century. Buy leni riefenstahls africa book online at best prices in india on.
If leni riefenstahl had done nothing but visit africa and bring back her pho. Once again her work was praised for its beauty and criticized for its political leanings. Aug 23, 2017 was a german film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, photographer, actress, and dancer helene bertha amalie leni riefenstahl 19022003. Hinton, scarecrow press 3rd edition, 2000, isbn 1578860091 leni riefenstahl. Her images of the nuba, as well as of the dinka, shilluk, masai, and other tribes, are gathered in this book. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Leni riefenstahlfive livesoversize taschen book first.
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