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OverviewAndre Kertesz s (1894 1985) quest for authenticity made him one of the most influential photographers in the history of the medium. He photographed the street scenes of everyday life and created striking images, elevating ordinary life to exquisite art. A master of hand-held photography, Kertesz captured the fleeting moment which became the driving force of his creative work. This monograph is a concise introduction to his work and life, complete with a 4,000 word essay and 55 photographs with extensive captions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Noel BourcierPublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 0.640kg ISBN: 9780714846200ISBN 10: 0714846201 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 19 May 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPortrait of the photographer 4,000-word essay by subject expert 55 photographs presented chronologically over 110 pages (1 photograph per spread, with title and 1 paragraph commentary) Brief chronology of the photographer's lifeReviewsAuthor InformationNoel Bourcier is Artistic Director of the Andre Kertesz Foundation. He has written numerous articles on photography, many of which have appeared in Art Press. He has organized numerous exhibitions, including 'Emmanuel Sougez, Eminence Grise' (1993), 'Andre Kertesz, Copy of a Life' (1994) and 'Sovereign England: The Golden Age of British Photography' (1996). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |