This book explores the pioneering photography of Albert Renger-Patzsch, a leading figure in the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement in Germany. Known for emphasizing the exact appearance of objects, his work captures the essence of the material world through detailed, clinical photographs. The book includes iconic images from his famous 1928 album "Die Welt ist Schön" and other lesser-known works, featuring still lifes, industrial objects, landscapes, and architectural studies. The publication offers critical commentary by Thomas Janzon, a biography, bibliography, and the first English translations of Renger-Patzsch's writings, highlighting his influence on 20th-century photography.
