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Part of the Photofile series, this book brings together the
work of the world''s greatest photographers. It contains some sixty
full-page reproductions printed in duotone, together with a
critical introduction and a full bibliography.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson 1908-2004 studied
painting before taking up photography in his early twenties. One of
the founders of the photography agency Magnum together with Robert
Capa and others, he is best known for the skill with which he
captured the most fleeting of scenes. This volume includes his
photographs of France, Spain, America, India, Russia, Mexico, and
pre-revolutionary China.It shows clearly how, for Cartier-Bresson,
art is an expression of common humanity. 63 duotone
illustrations.
About the series: The classic Photofile series brings together
the best work of the world''s greatest photographers in an
attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and
collectible, 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. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first
annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the
International Center of Photography.
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Michael Brenson is an art critic and the author
of numerous books, including Visionaries and Outcasts, Acts of
Engagement and Culture in Action.
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