Buchheim photo books - any good?

Subnuts · 06-07-09, 08:44 PM

Well, I just went and blind bought Lothar-Gunther Buchheim's U-Boat War, and just noticed that he has two other photo books, neither of which were translated to English: Zu Tode Gesiegt and Die U-Boot Fahrer. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to have to fork over at least $40 a book for them, and my German is nonexistant beyond some rusty "U-boat German."

Are these books worth hunting down, or really just for the diehard collector?

Dowly · 06-08-09, 01:37 AM

Dont own them myself, but I'd imagine they'd be worth it. You know, lots of pics to look at.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 06-08-09, 09:24 PM

I recall reading Buchhiems U-Boat War book back in high school. I even used one of the photos as a subject for my art class(will upload it on request). But I was never able to find the other two books, but I would think that any of the books written by Buchheim are worth the read german text or not.

06-07-09, 08:44 PM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Buchheim photo books - any good? Well, I just went and blind bought Lothar-Gunther Buchheim's U-Boat War, and just noticed that he has two other photo books, neither of which were translated to English: Zu Tode Gesiegt and Die U-Boot Fahrer. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to have to fork over at least $40 a book for them, and my German is nonexistant beyond some rusty "U-boat German." Are these books worth hunting down, or really just for the diehard collector? __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

06-08-09, 09:24 PM	#3
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,251 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I recall reading Buchhiems U-Boat War book back in high school. I even used one of the photos as a subject for my art class(will upload it on request). But I was never able to find the other two books, but I would think that any of the books written by Buchheim are worth the read german text or not. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

06-08-09, 01:37 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,005 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Dont own them myself, but I'd imagine they'd be worth it. You know, lots of pics to look at.