A Collection of Issues of the Leading German Magazine Die Zeit im Bild – "The Time in Pictures". Berlin, 1903

A Collection of Issues of the Leading German Magazine Die Zeit im Bild – "The Time in Pictures". Berlin, 1903

Eight Issues of Die Zeit im Bild – A Leading German Opinion-Shaping Magazine from the Early 20th Century. Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 (Additional supplement sheet), 5, 11, 12, Berlin, 1903.

An illustrated German weekly (Illustrated Weekly) that documented the major events of the period. The magazine was a flagship publication, embodying the spirit of illustrated journalism that flourished in Germany and Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Each issue combines photographs, illustrations, and short texts covering news, politics, culture, and society in Germany and worldwide during that era. Die Zeit im Bild was popular among Germany’s middle class and was considered an accessible and current source of information. Its communication style was a mixture of news and visual documentation, making it an early version of the modern magazine.

The magazine was published during a time when Germany was at its peak as an economic, military, and cultural power under Kaiser Wilhelm II. It reflects a period of accelerated industrialization, scientific progress, and the rise of mass culture, which led to a boom in the newspaper and magazine industry. These years also marked Germany’s deepening colonial ambitions and increasing political tensions across Europe that would later erupt into World War I.

Complete issues. In most, the title pages are detached. Some have slight tears along the margins. Overall condition: good.