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Brassaï

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Brassaï by Brassaï is a captivating exploration into the life and work of the renowned Hungarian-French photographer. The book dives into his ability to transform the everyday scenes of Paris into extraordinary images, capturing the essence of the city and its inhabitants. Throughout, it offers an intimate glimpse into Brassaï's artistic vision and mastery of the photographic medium, celebrating his contribution to 20th-century photography.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in photography and the vibrant cultural landscape of 20th-century Paris. It offers a fascinating exploration of the city through the lens of a celebrated photographer, capturing its nightlife, streets, and inhabitants in an evocative and timeless manner.

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Brassaï’s most famous portraits and cityscapes, collected in this reissued book in the acclaimed Photofiles series, form a unique vision of life in pre- and post-war Europe.

The collection of work presented here offers a unique vision of life in pre- and post-war Europe

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No photographer is more closely associated with a city than Brassaï (1899-1984) is with Paris. From the moment he moved there in 1924, he devoted his life and art to immortalising his adopted city—capturing the street life by day, the cafés and the Seine by night. His most famous portraits and cityscapes, collected in this fascinating book, form a unique vision of life in pre- and post-war Europe.

A friend of Picasso and Henry Miller, Brassaï knew and photographed the leading figures of his day—Giacometti, Sartre, Dalí, Matisse, and Mann among them.

The Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers, in an affordable pocket format. Handsome and collectable, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. The series has been awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography, New York.

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Brassaï is praised by The Art Newspaper as both an essential reference work and a captivating read for general audiences. The publication highlights its dual appeal to both specialists and casual readers, making it a valuable addition to any art lover's collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500410646

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 1990

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 63 Halftones, duotone

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Roger Grenier (b 1919) is a French writer, journalist and radio animator. He is a member of the Gallimard board and received the Grand prix de l'Académie française in 1985.

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