Brassai: Paris by Night
Product ID: 3614477
Arriving in Paris in 1924, Brassaï rapidly became a shrewd observer of nocturnal Parisian life. He sensed that photography was the tool that would allow him to document his vision of a dying society.Fascinated by the night, which he found disconcerting, enigmatic, and suggestive, Brassaï photographed its every aspect, from police to prostitutes to the homeless to socialites, all in a dreamlike and mysterious manner. In sixty-four images, Brassaï succeeded in remarkably capturing this unique ambience. This book, meticulously assembled by Brassaï himself, signifies the birth of the artist.Brassaï, originally from Hungary, traveled to Paris in 1924, where he began to associate with the avant-garde artist community, in particular with Picasso and the Parisian surrealist circles. He quickly established himself as one of the most original photographers of his generation. Review: Really cool pics! - Amazing book of vintage pics of Paris! John Galliano has spoken about using Brassai as inspiration. Good to add to any fashion or photography library! At the time, Brassai was pretty revolutionary in his subjects. Great for snapshots into this period in history. Review: The title tells us where we are, but the pictures show something else entirely. - A surreal nightmare is what we see. When the City of Light becomes the City of Dark, only the most intrepid flaneur need apply. The cumulative effect is a demonstration of injustice and conspicuous excess.
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| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 24 Reviews |
K**M
Really cool pics!
Amazing book of vintage pics of Paris! John Galliano has spoken about using Brassai as inspiration. Good to add to any fashion or photography library! At the time, Brassai was pretty revolutionary in his subjects. Great for snapshots into this period in history.
J**R
The title tells us where we are, but the pictures show something else entirely.
A surreal nightmare is what we see. When the City of Light becomes the City of Dark, only the most intrepid flaneur need apply. The cumulative effect is a demonstration of injustice and conspicuous excess.
T**W
A Disappointment
I've seen many of the Brassai images before, however they were much clearer...much sharper. The images in this book are sort of muddled. You can't really make out any detail. I think if Brassai saw how his work is being presented he'd been extremely disappointed. Save your money and get a different version that uses a different printing process.
T**Y
Excellent shape & service
love his work actually bought this copy to frame the matted pictures, am looking forward to visiting some of his favorite haunts in Paris
M**E
Brassai: Paris by night
Book arrived safely, packed very well, looked new. Also the mailinformation about the coming book was good and informative. Would certainly order again a next time.
B**)
Five Stars
Beautiful!!
S**D
One Star
terrible quality images
B**R
Five Stars
Love the book.
C**N
Ótimo
O livro chegou rapidamente e em excelente estado.
M**E
Lange gesucht, endlich gefunden
Ich habe lange gesucht und dann noch länger gewartet. Aber das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Ein wunderbarer Bildband, aus einer Zeit, als Fotografieren noch eine hochkomplizierte Kunst war und Bilder entweder gleich, oder niemals etwas geworden sind. Paris, wie man es sich so nicht mehr vorstellen kann. Düster und doch schön, die Vergessenen der Gesellschaft für immer gebannt. Ein Buch für die, die sich mit Fotokunst auseinandersetzen und die Zeit zwischen den Kriegen interessant finden.
川**也
nice
構図の捉え方、シーンの見つけ方、全て素晴らしいと思いました。
B**N
Five Stars
Great
G**E
Guille
una muy mala calidad y muy mala selección de fotos .Si lo sé no lo compro. No es nada recomendable.
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