Berlin City Portrait

Greetings from Berlin!

Berlin, Portrait of a City is the most comprehensive photographic study of this extraordinary city, spanning some 560 pages. From aerial views to street scenes, portraits, and more, this book traces the city's history from the Roaring Twenties, through the devastation of war, to its rebirth as a political and cultural capital. Accompanying the stunning images are quotes from famous Berlin icons such as Marlene Dietrich and David Bowie.

Berlin has endured the trials of two world wars and was once divided by a wall during the Cold War. However, after the fall of the wall, the city reunited and emerged as a center of European power and culture. From 1860 to the present day, this book captures the spirit and history of Berlin in a way that has never been done before.

The photographs in this book include works by renowned artists such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helmut Newton, and Robert Capa. It also features the works of well-known Berlin photo-chroniclers like Friedrich Seidenstücker, Erich Salomon, and Heinrich Zille. Additionally, quotes from Berliners and connoisseurs such as Vladimir Nabokov, Marlene Dietrich, and David Bowie are interspersed throughout the pages.

This edition is available in English, French, and German, making it accessible to a wide audience.

More than just a tribute to the city and its history, Berlin, Portrait of a City pays homage to its resilient inhabitants, reflecting the undying soul of Berlin in their faces — full of hope and strength.

With its wealth of images and historical significance, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Berlin, its civic and social history, and the power of photography to capture the essence of a city.

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