Yesterday I received a copy of the photobook Die Nuba von Kau, by Leni Riefenstahl. I had bought it on ebay some days before. I was grately surprised by its great condition (looks like new). It continues to be true you can find great articles on ebay at a reasonable price. 🙂 The book came from a German antique dealer, by the way.
The book is from the first edition (the 1976 one). The quality of the manufacturing is impressive (in my experience, you can no longer find such a quality in present-day -manufactured books). The shining of the paper, the quality of the pictures and their colors are awesome. In the end, you can truly feel the magic and the art the photos contain.
The experience watching the photographs is awesome. For moments, you can truly grasp the archetypes of Beauty and Life that are the basis of all Leni’s works. Watching this photobook isn’t only an aesthetic experience, but also a spiritual one.
In summary, one more of the works of Leni Riefenstahl I’ve fallen in love with. A very interesting work as a photographer after her filmmaking career. Another part of her artistic quest for true Life and pure Beauty.
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Note: photos are © 1976 Leni Riefenstahl. Showed here under fair use.