RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase this GREAT MONOGRAPH by the well-known East-German photographer Gerhard Gäbler, born 1952 in Leipzig - in MINT CONDITION + SIGNED. THIRD BOOK BY THE ARTIST. Signed by the artist. I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE SIGNATURE. New, mint, unread. Still originally shrink-wrapped in publisher's plastic foil; only opened once for the signature. COLLECTOR'S COPY. THIS IS THE VERY FIRST PHOTOBOOK AUCTION ON CATAWIKI - dedicated entirely to the world of the former "DDR"/"GDR" ("GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC" or "EAST GERMANY") which existed from 1949 to 1990. Still largely undiscovered and unexplored, this field offers a wealth of fascinating discoveries for collectors. 5Uhr30.com presents exceptional works by renowned and emerging artists, survey works, compelling monographs, as well as extraordinarily rare small vintage catalogues, vintage children’s books and vintage factory photobooks; signed publications, posters, and much more. Like always we guarantee detailed and accurate descriptions, 100% transport protection, 100% transport insurance, and of course, combined shipping - worldwide. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE CHANCE! Brought to you exclusively by 5Uhr30.com, Cologne, Germany. Verlag der Kunst, Dresden. 2000. First edition, first printing. Hardcover (as issued). 240 x 285 mm. 112 pages. 94 photos in duplex, 8 color photos. Photos: Gerhard Gäbler. With foreword by Hans Dieter Huber. Text in German. Fantastic work overview by one of the best photographers from East Germany in perfect condition - signed by the artist. Short biography of Gerhard Gäbler: 1952: Born in Leipzig. 1972–1976: Studied chemistry at Karl Marx University Leipzig, graduated as a chemist. 1986–1992: Studied photography at the Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig, graduated as a photographer. 1992–2004: Co-founder and member of the photo agency PUNCTUM, Leipzig. Lives and works as a freelance photographer in Leipzig. Numerous solo exhibitions and group exhibitions: 1991 at the Goethe-Institut, Paris. 1992, 2009, and 2011 at the German Historical Museum, Berlin. 1994 at the Photography Museum in the City Museum, Munich. 1999 at the Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig. 2010 at the Museum of City History, Leipzig.