Lothar-Guenther Buchheim

[paul von braun]

I have just read on the SH3 forum that Lothar-Guenther Buchheim the author of the book Das Boot has died aged 89.
Rest in Peace my friend - an inspirartion to me but not me alone - I watched Das Boot for the millionth time only last night. Time to watch it again.

Paul.

[skypilot]

'Das Boot’ author Buchheim dead at 89

'Das Boot’ author Buchheim dead at 89
Book about WWII German submarine was turned into acclaimed film

BERLIN - Lothar-Guenther Buchheim, the German author and art collector best known for his autobiographical novel “Das Boot,” has died at the age of 89, his museum and the office of the governor of Bavaria said.

Buchheim died late Thursday from heart failure.

Bavarian Gov. Edmund Stoiber praised Buchheim for his contribution to the southern German state, including the museum that houses his collection of art from the Bruecke group of expressionists, including works by Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein and Otto Mueller.