Book by Josef H. Darchinger. Wirtschaftswunder - Taschen

Emerging from the catastrophic defeat bubble, West Germany after the war astonished the world with its vigorous rise to economic power. These exceptional photographs from Josef Darchinger's era depict the country during a transitional period, from disaster to triumph. Available in color and black-and-white, they offer a unique visual testimony of a pivotal historical moment.

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

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