»Seismograph«

The scholarly book "Seismograph" by Raimund Fellinger offers an in-depth analysis of the legendary book series "Der Jüngste Tag," which was launched by the Kurt Wolff Verlag in 1913. This series featured significant works by authors such as Franz Kafka and Robert Walser. Fellinger examines the motivations and marketing strategies of the publisher in the context of the literary movements of the time, particularly Expressionism. The volume discusses whether publishers and their series are tied to specific literary movements and sheds light on the situation of the German book market in the first half of the 20th century. By comparing "Der Jüngste Tag" with the "Insel-Bücherei," a comprehensive picture of publishing history and literary development is drawn.