Customer Reviews

The Best Scrapbook Ever Made..? - By: D. Toyne, 08 Jun 2007
In 1946 having presumed Henri Cartier-Bresson dead, a posthumous exhibition of his work was preparedin New York. Henri, upon finding out this amusing mistake, arrivedin New york with a scrapbook containing 300 of his favourite images. He presented this to the gallery as a suggestion for his retrospective exhibition. The above gives insight into why, despite it being difficult to show anything new about such a celebrated photographer, this book is still unique.

Thames Hudson along with the Foundation Cartier-Bresson, have lovingly restored this facsimile of Henri Cartier-Bresson's famous scrapbook down to the smallest detail. The result is a fresh & new look at Cartier-Bresson

This huge beautifully bound volume gives a unique insight into what Cartier-Bresson himself thought was his best work. It also shows the contextin which he chose to put it. Additonal information is provided by a wonderfully written forward by Martine Franck an introduction by Agnes Sire & an essay by Michel Frizot

In summary this book is a thing of beauty & a wonderful glimpse into the world of one of photography's true greats. It's also a book I fully expect to visit again & again. If you are an afficionado of Bresson you will still find this book a valuable addition to your library. If you have never been introduced to Henri Cartier-Bresson then this book will knock your socks off.