Published to accompany an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this volume contains colour reproductions of 54 works on paper by the artist Anselm Kiefer, dating from 1969 to 1993. Representing a wide variety of media, from watercolours to manipulated photographs, they reflect Kiefer's ability to blend biting commentary and humour. The text concentrates on his socio-political references to German culture and history, and includes remarks made by Kiefer in two interviews with the author.