Book by Josef H. Darchinger. Wirtschaftswunder - Taschen

Emerging from a catastrophic bubble of defeat, post-war West Germany amazed the world with its energetic rise to economic power. These exceptional photographs by Josef Darchinger showcase the country in transition, from disaster to triumph. Available in color and black-and-white, they offer a unique visual testimony of a pivotal historical moment.

Limited collector's edition comprising 1000 signed copies, each with a signed pigment print of Reichstag, Berlin, 1958

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