{"title":"Karin Wieland","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarin Wieland is a distinguished author known for her impeccable skills in crafting compelling biographies. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for history, Wieland explores the complex lives of her subjects, expertly blending storytelling with meticulous research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eDietrich \u0026amp; Riefenstahl: Hollywood, Berlin, and a Century in Two Lives\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating dual biography of Marlene Dietrich and Leni Riefenstahl. In this book, Wieland delves into the contrasting paths of these two iconic women, set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 20th century. Her narrative not only highlights their personal and professional journeys but also offers profound insights into the social and political landscapes that shaped their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWieland’s books are a feast for readers interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, providing in-depth portraits that illuminate the intricate intersections of art, politics, and identity. If you are looking to expand your understanding of historical figures through well-researched and eloquent prose, Karin Wieland’s collection is an excellent place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dietrich-riefenstahl-by-karin-wieland-9781631492280","title":"Dietrich \u0026 Riefenstahl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarlene Dietrich\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLeni Riefenstahl\u003c\/em\u003e, born less than a year apart, lived so close to each other that Riefenstahl could see into Dietrich's Berlin apartment. Coming of age at the dawn of the Weimar Republic, both sought fame in Germany's burgeoning motion picture industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Dietrich's depiction of Lola-Lola in \u003cem\u003eThe Blue Angel\u003c\/em\u003e catapulted her to Hollywood stardom, Riefenstahl—who missed out on the part—insinuated herself into Hitler's inner circle to direct groundbreaking if infamous Nazi propaganda films, like \u003cem\u003eTriumph of the Will\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDietrich, who toured tirelessly with the USO, could never truly go home again; Riefenstahl could never shake her Nazi past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed German historian Karin Wieland examines these lives within the vicious crosscurrents of a turbulent century, evoking piercing insights into \"the modern era's most difficult questions, about illusion and mass intoxication, art and truth, courage and capitulation\" (\u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855762542828,"sku":"9781631492280","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631492280.jpg?v=1759276123"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karin-wieland.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}