Leica: An Illustrated History – Now Available!
Leica: An Illustrated History is the definitive work on Leica. And now, it’s been reissued for the 100th anniversary of Leica. This anniversary also coincides with Bergen County Camera’s 45th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Jim Lager’s original Leica publication. Boasting enhanced image quality with the cherished design of the acclaimed limited editions, the 100th anniversary reprint is a must-have for every Leica aficionado and photography enthusiast.
This stunning hardcover edition of Leica: An Illustrated History belongs on every collector’s shelf. The 100th anniversary reissue is available as a Deluxe Limited Edition (2-Volume set) or a Special Art Edition (2-Volume set with two signed and numbered fine art black-and-white photographs by Jim Lager.).
Looking to get your own copy of Leica: An Illustrated History? Stop by or give us a call at (201) 664-4113 to reserve your copy today!
Deluxe Limited Edition Details
The Deluxe Limited Edition includes both volumes, Volume 1: Cameras and Volume 2: Lenses, signed and numbered. Introductory Price: $400 (Reg. $600)
Special Art Edition Details
The Special Art Edition includes Volumes 1 & 2, Cameras and Lenses, signed and numbered #1–100, along with two signed and numbered fine art black-and-white photographs by Jim Lager. Introductory Price: $750 (Reg. $995)
Signed and Numbered Fine Art B&W Photographs:
Jim had the rare privilege of meeting, conversing with, and photographing Alfred Eisenstadt, one of the 20th century’s foremost photographers. He asked Eisenstadt to raise his iconic Leica M3 to his eye, as if taking a photo, and then turned the tables to capture the maestro himself. This remarkable portrait is the first photograph in the set.
The second image is a close-up of Eisenstadt’s legendary Leica M3, serial # M3E-1. Both photographs, never before made available, will be beautifully printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art baryta paper.
Foreword by Tom Gramegna:
Jim Lager’s Leica Illustrated History books are a celebration of an unprecedented photographic equipment legacy. How fitting that these long sold out and sought after books are being reprinted in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of Leica’s first production camera and the 50th Anniversary of Jim’s very first Leica book! Jim’s work is a journey through Leica’s camera and equipment evolution, breakthroughs, and landmark innovations from its humble 1913 Ur-Leica beginnings through the 1990’s…The ultimate Leica collector’s collection is made real within these pages and can only be possessed in these volumes and nowhere else in the world!
It has been a both a pleasure and honor to work alongside Jim in reissuing these invaluable books for both longtime Leica devotees and a new generation of enthusiasts seeking the most comprehensive account of the brand’s storied products. His lifelong passion for Leica has made him one of the most respected historians and experts on the brand. Jim’s dedication to documenting the Leica legacy spans more than half a century, from his early research and writings in the Viewfinder magazine to the publication of his seminal works, Leica: An Illustrated History, Volumes I, II, and III. His meticulous approach to photographing and cataloging Leica cameras, lenses, and accessories has provided collectors, photographers, and enthusiasts with the comprehensive and priceless reference. More than just a historian, Jim is a true Leica Mensch—a man whose devotion to preserving the past ensures that future generations can appreciate the artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of Leica’s commitment to photography.
