The Voyages of Ulysses by Erich Lessing 1965 West Germany Herder publishing  ix GG In very good vintage condition.
The Voyages of Ulysses, featuring stunning photography by Erich Lessing and published in 1965 by Herder in West Germany, is a masterwork of mid-century visual art and mythological storytelling. Lessing retraced the mythical Mediterranean path of Odysseus across actual ancient locations, pairing breathtaking color plates with passages from Homer's epic.
Journey across the Homeric Mediterranean through the lens of legendary Magnum photographer Erich Lessing. Published in 1965 by Herder in West Germany and bearing vintage identification marks (ix, GG), this magnificent volume brings classical antiquity to life with vivid color photography of the actual seas, shores, and ruins visited by Odysseus. Lessing’s atmospheric compositions merge myth and geography, creating a breathtaking visual odyssey that captured a new aesthetic standard for mid-century art books. Presented in very good vintage condition, this striking edition is a prized collector's item for enthusiasts of classical mythology, vintage photography, and fine European bookmaking.