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The Hot Girls of Weimar BerlinThe Hot Girls of Weimar Berlin by Barbara Ulrich
Buy used from: $35.00
Very racy paintings.
The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last TsarThe Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $0.03
Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and PragueKaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague by Rick Rodgers
Buy new: $24.75 / Used from: $13.88
Gorgeous color photos throughout of the cafes and detailed recipes.
City of Shadows: A Novel of SuspenseCity of Shadows: A Novel of Suspense by Ariana Franklin
Buy new: $11.21 / Used from: $1.67
Cabaret meets Princess Anastasia from the nuthouse. Gotta love it.
Cabaret Berlin: Revue, Kabarett And Film Music Between The WarsCabaret Berlin: Revue, Kabarett And Film Music Between The Wars by edel classics
Buy new: $21.86 / Used from: $17.70
If you like German cabaret (it's an acquired taste) this is for you. Four cds and a big book on various composers.
A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888-1889A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888-1889 by Frederic Morton
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $2.99
Concise and interesting. As opposed to long and boring.
The Illusionist (Full Screen Edition)The Illusionist (Full Screen Edition)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.68
Wow, what a movie! Breath-taking.
The Fig Eater: A NovelThe Fig Eater: A Novel by Jody Shields
Buy new: $11.89 / Used from: $0.01
A flawed book but gorgeous anyway. Tarot cards, kaffee, murder and dramatic hats.
Tsar: The Lost World of Nicholas and AlexandraTsar: The Lost World of Nicholas and Alexandra by Peter Kurth
Buy new: $21.89 / Used from: $7.85
The very best book on the rise and fall of the doomed family with big, sumptous photos.
Marlene ForeverMarlene Forever by Marlene Dietrich
Buy new: $37.99 / Used from: $23.69
German, French and English songs here. "Meine Blondes Baby" is my favorite.
Alphonse MuchaAlphonse Mucha by Sarah Mucha
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $20.11
Note who the author is.
BiedermeierBiedermeier by Angus Wilkie
Buy new: $47.45 / Used from: $32.50
Uncomfortable sofas = undiminished style for the middle classes.
Pandora's Box - Criterion CollectionPandora's Box - Criterion Collection
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $22.46
German with english subtitles. Finally!!
Metropolis (Restored Authorized Edition)Metropolis (Restored Authorized Edition)
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $16.31
Black Forest CuisineBlack Forest Cuisine by Walter Staib
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $11.59
Spaetzle city!
Taking the Waters: Spirit, Art, SensualityTaking the Waters: Spirit, Art, Sensuality by Alev Lytle Croutier
Buy used from: $1.99
Traditional European spas in all their former glory and restorative powers. Wonderful illustrations and photos. This book is a lot of fun.
Opium: A Portrait of the Heavenly DemonOpium: A Portrait of the Heavenly Demon by Barbara Hodgson
Buy used from: $2.95
Sexy little book about this taboo.
Brussels: Fin De Siecle (Evergreen Series)Brussels: Fin De Siecle (Evergreen Series)
Buy used from: $10.15
Gorgeous and over sized with lots of color photos.
Prague: Hidden SplendorsPrague: Hidden Splendors by Marketa Theinhardt
Buy used from: $26.12
Ditto! Hard to find! Lots of art noveau decor in surprising settings.
Art Nouveau 1890-1914Art Nouveau 1890-1914
A great compendium covering art, furniture, etc. You may see it elsewhere with a different cover.
Vienna 1900: Art and CultureVienna 1900: Art and Culture
Buy new: $32.85 / Used from: $29.40
Another large compendium. Also comes in different covers.
Dulac's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full ColorDulac's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color by Edmund Dulac
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $6.68
So lovely it practically brings tears to the eyes.