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Das DDR-Handbuch. The East German Handbook (German, English)

Das DDR-Handbuch. The East German Handbook (German, English)

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Step into a world frozen in time from the bold graphics of political posters to the tidy charm of everyday design. The East German Handbook opens the archives of the former GDR, revealing a fascinating collection of artworks, uniforms, household objects, and once-top-secret equipment from behind the Iron Curtain.

Adapted from the monumental XL edition, this handsome new volume offers the most comprehensive glimpse yet into East Germany’s visual and material culture  a vanished world of ideals, ingenuity, and surprisingly stylish lamps. Presented in both English and German, it’s a treasure trove for design lovers, history buffs, and anyone intrigued by the beauty of the bygone.

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