Lars Netopil Releases New 'Leica Museum' Photo & Guide Book

672 pages relaying the institution’s essential exhibits.

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Leica expert and historian Lars Netopil returns with a new extensive volume that spotlights the fledgling Leica Factory Museum in Wetzlar, Germany. From the UR-Leica to the red anodized device, Netopil unravels his expertise on the camera manufacturer’s vintage and contemporary cameras alongside key exhibitions in the institution. A total of 672 pages divided into 36 chapters with large-format photographs produced by Wolfgang Sauer are purveyed in the tome designed by David Pitzer. Sized at 21 x 30 centimeters, the hardcover book in cloth arrives with a dust-jacket for extra protection.

Purchase the Museum Leica book for $199 USD at LeicaStoreMiami.com. In related stories, take a look at this week’s best art drops.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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