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. RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase this GREAT SECOND BOOK by Gerhard Gäbler, well-known photographer from former DDR/DDR - SIGNED. PUBLISHED FIVE YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL by Nazraeli Press. Nazraeli Press was founded in 1990 in Munich, Germany, but has had its headquarters in Paso Robles, California, USA since 1997, where it publishes high-quality art books. Signed by the artist. I GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE SIGNATURE. Published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name, “Westwards. Photographs by Gerhard Gäbler 1980–1994,” held from September 21 to November 13, 1994 at the “City Museum” in Munich, in cooperation with the “Beck Forum Munich.” 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. 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. Nazraeli Press, Munich. 1994. First edition, first printing. Paperback (as issued). 225 x 290 mm. 96 pages. Photos: Gerhard Gäbler. Text in German. Condition: Inside fresh and clean with no marks and with no foxing; first pages flawless, but the majority of the pages - in fact all pages in the middle and back sections of the book - have a crease mark in the lower right area. Outside covers like always with some rubbing. Overall fine condition. Great second book by Gerhard Gäbler, important photographer from the former DDR/GDR - signed by the artist.