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Through striking photographs, David Levinthal explores the Vietnam War using unique dioramas and toy figures. This publication delves into the war's visual lexicon, reflecting on its impact on American pop culture and Levinthal's personal memories. It draws connections to films like Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, while recontextualizing his earlier series, Hitler Moves East. Accompanied by essays from notable figures like Bernard-Henri Lévy, Walter Kirn, and Lisa Hostetler, the work serves as a visual examination of a conflict that reshaped American perceptions.
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- 2024
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- Title
- David Levinthal
- Subtitle
- Vietnam
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Levinthal
- Publisher
- Kehrer Verlag Heidelberg
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9783969001455
- Category
- Photo publications, War prose
- Description
- Through striking photographs, David Levinthal explores the Vietnam War using unique dioramas and toy figures. This publication delves into the war's visual lexicon, reflecting on its impact on American pop culture and Levinthal's personal memories. It draws connections to films like Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, while recontextualizing his earlier series, Hitler Moves East. Accompanied by essays from notable figures like Bernard-Henri Lévy, Walter Kirn, and Lisa Hostetler, the work serves as a visual examination of a conflict that reshaped American perceptions.