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"All I can say: get collecting. These books are an incredible value." - Image, London, on the photography book series"
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Eugene Atget roamed the streets with his bulky large format camera, systematically cataloguing turn-of-the-century Old Paris down to the very smallest details. His skilled, wonderfully atmospheric photos of Paris' parks, buildings, streets, store windows, prostitutes, workers, and even door handles are a joy to behold.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to confess I hadn't heard of Atget until the BBC4 documentary series on photography a year or so ago but these photos are wonderful. The series on street pedlars taken around the turn of the last century are a fascinating bit of social history but my favourites are the architectural photos of stairwells, doorways, and alleyways. Some of them are extremely beautiful. As with many art books from European publishers the text seems a bit overblown to me - it might be that something has been lost in translation - but the reason for buying this book is the pictures, and like most books I've brought from Taschen the printing of these is exceptional. Allowing for the fact that the originals are over 100 years old and not in pristine condition the reproduction is first rate. At this price there is no reason to think twice - a beautiful book that provides a glimpse of Paris as it was around 1900.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I cannot believe just how good this book is for the price I paid. The images are big and on quality paper, the text, although in three languages, is descriptive. But its the photographs that speak volumes with Atget, just buy this book, and loose yourself in the images.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to admit to having a bit of a love affair with Paris, so wasn`t really expecting to be disappointed with this book. And I wasn`t! The pictures are atmospheric and evocative, covering the period from the 1890`s to the 1920`s, and every subject from architecture to street vendors (and walkers) to puppet shows. A beautiful book, one to browse with a coffee and croissant!
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Gorgeous book and a bargain too.
This book is really lovely and is definitely worth purchasing at such a good price. Like all the Taschen books I've bought the photos are amazing and really give you a feel for an... Read more
Published 1 month ago by justkerry
Well bound, and good introduction to Atget
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What a beautiful large hard cover book. A must for photography fans, lovers of Paris, modern history enthusiasts or people watchers, alike. Read more
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