André Kertész (1894-1985) is one of the most original and celebrated of photographers of the 20th century. He was a founder of the modernist photography that originated in the European avant-garde movements of the 1920s, and although his lifelong unwillingness to compromise his independence and his creation of photographic poetry made him an almost marginal figure for most of his life, his influence on the development of photography, particularly photojournalism, during the middle years of the century was profound. This comprehensive book accompanies a major retrospective exhibition of Kertészs work at Pariss Jeu de Paume Museum (also visiting several other European venues including Winterthur, Berlin, and Budapest). The text is organized around the three main periods of Kertészs seventy-year-long career: Budapest, 191425; Paris, 192536; and New York, 193685. Each section of the text includes an illustrated historical analysis, a portfolio of works, and notes on particular elements of Kertészs style and practice. Many rare vintage and period prints produced under the photographers control are reproduced to highest standards in this beautiful book, reflecting the visual quality of this exceptional body of compelling and poetic images.
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"Magnificent . . . makes a clear case for [Kertesz's] elevated status."--Adam Koplan, dpreview.com (Digital Photography Review)--Adam Koplan "Digital Photography Review (online) "
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Michel Frizot is Director of Research at the Centre national de la recherche scientifique, Paris, and teaches at the École du Louvre. Annie-Laure Wanaverbecq is artistic director of the Maison Doisneau, Gentilly, and lectures on the history of photography at the École du Louvre.
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This is a very interesting book, substantial in size and weight, providing a lot of information about Kertesz in Hungary, Paris and New York. Many pictures are of a good size BUT so, so many are reproduced at contact size, almost thumbnails with acres of empty white page surrounding them. The descriptive wording talks in detail about the content of these pictures but it is impossible to appreciate due to the small size. A complimentary magnifying glass would have been useful!
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i am delighted with this book .the comprehensive range of photographs in chronological order is what i was looking for along with superb quality of photographs...ideal .
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Great book, can't believe it's so cheap
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By A. Gara
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This is a large hardcover, although most prints are shown two to three on a page. Quality is excellent, and there is a great amount of writing detailing Kertesz. Can't imagine there is a better all-in-one book on this great photographer.
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This is just great! I mean, the amount of creativity this man offered to photography is tremendous. Andre Kertesz is the most complete photographer ever!
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Excellent!
25 Nov 2011
By John Lloyd
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An excellent collection of Kertesz's works. Can't comment on the text as I haven't had time to read it yet.
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