Leni Riefenstahl: Africa - Angelika Taschen

This remarkable collection gathers Leni Riefenstahl’s images of the Nuba, Dinka, Shilluk, and Masai tribes into a Baby SUMO-sized tribute to Africa. Riefenstahl’s images narrate her travels to the continent and immersion in the culture and customs of her hosts, detailing a harmonious meeting of difference and Riefenstahl’s deep respect for the people of the land.Limited Collector’s Edition of 2,500 copies, numbered and signed by Leni Riefenstahl
 
Limited edition of 2,500 copies
“If Leni Riefenstahl had done nothing but visit Africa and bring back her photographs, her place in history would be secure.” —Kevin Brownlow, from the introduction Published in 2002 on the occasion of her 100th birthday, this book brings together Leni Riefenstahl’s astonishing Africa portfolio. The first female film director to attract international acclaim, Riefenstahl began frequent trips to Africa in her early sixties, where she worked on various film and photography projects. Her favorite destination was Sudan, where she immersed herself in the Nuba tribe, learning their customs and their language. As warm and welcoming people, the Nuba offered Riefenstahl some escape from her past as a protégé of the Third Reich. She would later recall her experiences in Africa as the happiest moments in her life. This monumental book gathers her images of the Nuba, as well as of the Dinka, Shilluk, and Masai tribes into a deeply evocative publication,
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