Schonheit Im Olympischen Kampf Mit Zahlreichen Aufnahmen Von Den Olympischen Spielen 1936
by Riefenstahl, Leni
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Berlin: Im Deutschen Verlag, 1937. 281 pp. Brick red cloth with gilt lettering on front and spine. Exquisite previous owner inscription in German using multiple color ink dated December 12,1937. (A presentation of this book to the accountant/bookeeper of the Stuttgart Snow Shoe/Ski Club in celebrationof his 40th birthday). Nearly 300 black and white photographs of one or more athletes from each event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The book is clean, square and tight throughout. It is nearly fine but for foxing on the page edges; interior is clean. Illustrated dust jacket has a chipped corner and soil spots on the front and rear panels. in mylar sleeve. Riefenstahl was an acclaimed film maker and photographer in Germany. She was also a propagandist for Hitler. Goebbles asked her to film the 1936 Olympics to promote Aryan superiority, ignoring non-Aryan athletes. She produced the groundbreaking film "Olympia" and this photo book to accompany it. She did promote German athletes but did not follow instructions. She photographed athletes from many nations, including American Jesse Owens (p. 100). The last 33 pages,replete with photographs, tells the story of the making of the film and many of the new technical advances she used. A beautiful book of sports photography noted for its technical innovations and aesthetic quality, and a primary source of the history of the turbulent times of the mid-1930s.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Riefestahl, Leni. Quarto.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028599
- Title
- Schonheit Im Olympischen Kampf Mit Zahlreichen Aufnahmen Von Den Olympischen Spielen 1936
- Author
- Riefenstahl, Leni
- Illustrator
- Riefestahl, Leni
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Im Deutschen Verlag
- Place of Publication
- Berlin
- Date Published
- 1937
- Size
- Quarto
- Keywords
- Perry Bookfair19 Photography 1936 Olympics Sports Photography Athletes Berlin Bookfair20
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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