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. HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE DDR/GDR PHOTOBOOK - WITH THE ORIGINAL BEAUTIFULLY PHOTO-ILLUSTRATED DUSTJACKET. The book “On Human Happiness” from 1968 by Rita Maahs, Karl-Eduard von Schnitzler, and Walter Schiller is a large-format picture book that showcases the beauty of the world, the diversity of cultures, and the everyday happiness of people in over 450 (!) images from more than 70 (!) countries - a kind of poetic and photorealistic tribute to humanity and its joie de vivre, published by VEB Fotokinoverlag Leipzig in the GDR. With quotations from Roquette and Marx on the inner front and rear flap. WITH THE ORIGINAL DUSTJACKET. VEB Fotokinoverlag, Leipzig. 1968. First edition, first printing. Hardcover with dustjacket. 245 x 275 mm. 280 pages. Black and white photos. Binding, dust jacket, and design. by Rita Maahs, Karl-Eduard von Schnitzler, Walter Schiller. Overall production: Druckerei Fortschritt Erfurt. Editor: Hanns Rolf Monse. Text in German. Condition: Book inside and outside excellent, well-preserved, fresh and flawless; clean with no marks and with no foxing. Dustjacket almost complete with smaller flaws at the edges; some smaller tears taped from behind. Overall fine condition. 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 AUCTION. Brought to you exclusively by 5Uhr30.com, Cologne, Germany.