History of Paris in Iconic Photographs
1st April 2012 Paris is always an alluring and captivating subject for photographers. Now the city’s grandeur and photographic magic has been assembled by one of France’s most distinguished photography connoisseurs – Jean Claude Gautrand. The book includes 500 photographs of Paris, an anthropology of 160 years, and a fascinating voyage of the city. People, places, historical monuments, and everyday objects are captured with discerning eyes, with images from illustrious photographers – including Lartigue, Doisneau, Cartier Bresson, and many more.
There are also images by unknown photographers – people who captured a moment, a scene, a memory – all uniquely Paris. Published by Taschen, the book is available in English, French and German. Paris:Portrait of a City is a beautiful and vibrant tribute to the City of light and love. www.taschen.com JG
Images: Top photo – Copyright Izis Bidermanas merry-go-round in the Jardin du Tuleries, 1950
Photo above: Copyright JH Lartigue The actress La Pradvina in the Bois de Boulogne 1911