An old photo, a captured scene, a moment from the past: Often it is images that tell us about history. But what happens when we look beyond the obvious, when we take notice of not just iconic photographs of major events? What stories are hidden behind seemingly unremarkable moments?
In his new book, Tarek Leitner, one of Austria's most well-known and beloved television presenters, unfolds the history of the Second Republic in a completely new way. The starting point is unusual photographs taken behind the scenes of major historical events, which often pose riddles at first glance. Tarek Leitner deciphers these hidden stories behind the images, connects them with personal experiences, and offers a surprisingly multifaceted view of Austria from the post-war period to the present day – well beyond the usual historical milestones.
With his distinctive storytelling style and a keen sense of detail, Leitner makes the significant turning points and the small, often overlooked details tangible. Allow yourself to be taken on a journey into a narrative that is much more than just history – it is part of our shared identity.
Tarek Leitner is the anchor of "Zeit im Bild," Austria's most-watched news program, a three-time Romy Award winner as the most popular presenter, a trained lawyer, and the author of numerous bestsellers. At Brandstätter Verlag, he published "Mut zur Schönheit" (2012), "Wo leben wir denn?" (2015), "Hilde & Gretl" (2018), "Berlin–Linz" (2020), and "Im Siebten" (2022).
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Lannach - Bibliothek Lannach