BENJAMIN, WALTER, 1892 to 1940
Walter Benjamin
German cultural critic, philosopher and social critic.
- Books
- 3
- Editions tracked
- 4
- First editions
- 0
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Prussia, German Reich
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- Belknap Press1999 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Harcourt, Brace & World1968 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Jonathan Cape1970 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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What order should I read Walter Benjamin's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction (1936), then The Arcades Project (1939) and Illuminations (1961). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Walter Benjamin's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, first published in 1936.
When was Walter Benjamin born?
Walter Benjamin was born in 1892 and died in 1940.
How many Walter Benjamin books does MyVolumes track?
We track 3 books by Walter Benjamin across 4 editions.
How do I know if my Walter Benjamin book is a first edition?
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