Berlin Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay) [Hardcover]

Nick Gay (Author)

Book Description

Series: Then & Now Thunder Bay | Publication Date: May 10, 2005

Hitler’s ascendancy and defeat transformed a stable, confident Berlin into a ruined city, fractured by post-WWII political divisions. Only with the 1989 destruction of the Wall and the subsequent Unification Treaty did Berlin begin to regain its cosmopolitan standing as one of the world’s great cities. With highlights that include then and now images of the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie, one can experience the tumultuous events of the city’s modern history through archival and contemporary photography. This historical look at Berlin's ever-changing fortunes is a must-have for WWII history buffs, and offers a rare glimpse into the city's fascinating metamorphosis.

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About the Author

Nick Gay is a graduate of Cambridge University and spent much of this early life abroad. He moved to Berlin in 1991 and has been a resident ever since. In 1993, Nick and his partner Serena Gay founded Berlin Walks, a company offering guided tours in English in and around the city. The company now employs twelve guides in the summer and Nick is often in demand as a guide for his extensive knowledge of Berlin in the Third Reich and during the Cold War. He lives in Berlin.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592234089
• ISBN-13: 978-1592234080
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Architectural
  • #34 in Books > Travel > Europe > Germany

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book from an excellent series, August 30, 2007

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Chris J (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berlin Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay) (Hardcover)

This book is a good size, and photos are given full priority on each page. It's kept nice and simple with old on the left, new on the right, and with just as much informed commentary as you'd need running along beneath.

Only a few of the 'then' pics are from the 50s and 60s; the majority show the Berlin streets as they were before the devastation of the Second World War, and as such are as fascinating as looking at pictures of ancient Rome.

An excellent book from an excellent series.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Your Own Tour Guide, July 21, 2008

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M. Miller (Hinesville, GA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book prior to spending a week in Berlin. I read through it on the train on the way to Berlin from Frankfurt and found that in contained great photography and solid background information on major landmarks. This book is not an in depth history of Berlin, but if you'd like to take a look at how things WERE compared to how they ARE and have the major sites explained in plain English, this book works well. It's a must have if you're traveling to the area, but makes a good coffee table book now as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book on Berlin, July 12, 2010

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Mary (NC) - See all my reviews

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I bought this book prior to visiting Germany. After my visit I enjoyed it even more as I could look through and remember the places that I visited and how breathtaking they were.
My trip was wonderful to Germany and this book is a favorite of mine now.