Konrad Helbig, born 1917 in Leipzig. He was a soldier inWehrmacht, fighting in the Soviet Union during World War II, where he was taken into captivity asprisoner of war. Helbig mainly photographed in black and white.
SynopsisHelbig's portraits and studies of the male body,were taken in the 1950's and '60s and signify much,more than just classical pictures from a bygone,period of photography. This book provides a,fascinating insight into Helbig's intimate world,a world full of eroticism and fantasy. His,pictures range from sober, almost timid studies to,bold and forthright portraits, providing,photographic proof of the beauty of the male nude.