The Decisive Moment (Photography) Foreword by Cartier-Bresson with an afterword by R.L. Simon

Cartier-Bresson, Henri

Published by Simon & Schuster in collaboration with Editions Verve of Paris, New York, 1952

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Handsomely bound folio edition (14.5" x 10.5") in white boards with designs by Henri Matisse on the front and rear boards which have lightly scattered foxing to their top edges. The spine is darkened and lightly foxed, especially along the front gutter. The top of the spine is bumped with a small chip at the top right-hand corner. With small chips at the top inside corners of the last two pages. Note: The Special Captions booklet is present; the dustjacket is not "This book with a cover designed and executed especially for it by Henri Matisse, is a selection of 126 photographs from the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. The French Edition by Verve (Images a la Sauvette) and the American Edition by Simon and Schuster (The Decisive Moment), were conceived and composed by Teriade with the collaboration of Marguerite Lang. The Engravings and Printings is the work of the master Printers Draeger Freres of Paris. It was completed the 22nd of July, 1952." A remarkable and landmark book in the development of modern photography. First Edition with "July 1952" at the bottom of the copyright page. Seller Inventory # 20

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Title: The Decisive Moment (Photography) Foreword ...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster in collaboration with Editions Verve of Paris, New York

Publication Date: 1952

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

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