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for Hanna, Future Stories from the Past…

Willem Poelstra

‘For Hanna, Future Stories from the Past…’ is a compelling photobook by Dutch documentary photographer Willem Poelstra.

After his parents’ passing, Poelstra discovered a box containing photos and documents that unveiled a hidden family history: his Jewish mother lost dozens of family members in concentration camps during World War II, while his father voluntarily worked in a German locomotive factory. ​

This book serves as a poignant document on war, disruption, reconciliation, and hope, illustrating how history continues to repeat itself.

Schrijver: POELSTRA, Willem
ISBN: 9789082707502
Uitgever: PhotoQ-FORHANNA
Design: Regina Geerts
Bijzonderheden: 2017, Amsterdam, 24 x 30 cm. 450 pages. 
2128 gr – Hardcover. Illustrated.
Conditie: original first edition

nspired by this revelation, Poelstra sought a contemporary parallel and found it in Kosovo, where the 1998-1999 war had left deep scars. Over five years, he documented the lives of people in this conflict-ridden region, capturing the enduring impact of war on families, friends, and loved ones. ​

This book serves as a poignant document on war, disruption, reconciliation, and hope, illustrating how history continues to repeat itself. It is a valuable addition for anyone interested in documentary photography and the human stories behind conflicts.

Schrijver: POELSTRA, Willem
ISBN: 9789082707502
Uitgever: PhotoQ-FORHANNA
Design: Regina Geerts
Bijzonderheden: 2017, Amsterdam, 24 x 30 cm. 450 pages. 
2128 gr – Hardcover. Illustrated.
Conditie: original first edition

69,90

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