Publisher Description

Robert Doisneau's playful approach to capturing Parisian street scenes on camera earned him recognition as one of the twentieth century's most important photographers. Doisneau's ability to infuse images of daily life with poetic nuance has given enduring popular appeal to his work. In this new volume, he leads us on an entrancing tour into Parisian gardens, along the Seine, and through crowds of Parisians. Workers, paupers, lovers, jugglers, children, dancers- Doisneau's lens captures all, in myriad lights and moods. Sometimes humorous, often ironic, and unfailingly tender, his iconic oeuvre reflects the Paris of our dreams. This pocket edition features 175 photographs, including thirty previously unpublished images, that capture the essence of Paris. Composed, structured images appear alongside impromptu snapshots of Parisian life, demonstrating the range of Doisneau's talent as both artist and photojournalist.

Author Biography

Robert Doisneau (1912–1994) is a major twentieth-century photographer. He worked as a professional photographer in industry, journalism, and fashion, and later as a freelancer. His photographs were published in Life, Paris Match, and Vogue. He received the Kodak Award (1947) and the Niépce Prize (1956). Major posthumous retrospectives of his work have been held in Paris, at the Art Institute of Chicago, and at the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York. Flammarion published Robert Doisneau: Paris (2005/2010), Doisneau: Portraits of the Artists (2008), Robert Doisneau: Palm Springs 1960 (2010), and Robert Doisneau: Paris Les Halles Market (2011).

Review

"Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated photographers of Paris. . . For Francophiles, here's an irresistible opportunity to stop and smell the dried roses." 
-PASSPORT MAGAZINE

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Legendary photographer Robert Doisneau's quintessential portraits of Paris-including thirty previously unpublished works and a gatefold triptych-in an affordable new paperback.

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"Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated photographers of Paris. . . For Francophiles, here's an irresistible opportunity to stop and smell the dried roses."

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Legendary photographer Robert Doisneau's quintessential portraits of Paris-including thirty previously unpublished works and a gatefold triptych-in an affordable new paperback.

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