Alexey Brodovitch's Ballet published in 1945 is one of the most legendary of photobook masterpieces. While already established as a leading influential art director and graphic designer, Brodovitch turned his photographic talents towards rehearsals and performances of ballet companies visiting New York stages.

Im Jahr 2011 zog der amerikanische Fotograf Jeffrey Ladd nach Köln und fing an, seine Umgebung in Bildern festzuhalten, während er sich gleichzeitig Grundzüge der deutschen Sprache aneignete.