65 - Robert Doisneau, 3-Volume Set: Robert Doisneau: The Vogue Years (2018)

Robert Doisneau, 3-Volume Set: Robert Doisneau: The Vogue Years (2018) From high-society balls to fashion photo shoots, including portraits of artists and scenes of urban life in France, this beautiful volume—featuring a spined binding that allows it to lay flat to showcase the photographs—presents Doisneau’s best shots for *Vogue Paris*. The renowned photographer Robert Doisneau worked for Vogue from 1949 to 1965, capturing a postwar France marked by a new vitality. His little-known haute couture images featured models such as Brigitte Bardot and Bettina, whom he photographed both in the studio and on the street. He chronicled members of high society in their majestic homes and at glamorous costume galas, dancing until the early hours of the morning. Best known for his humanistic approach, he brilliantly captured scenes of everyday life—from the grace of a wedding procession on a pedestrian bridge to the impatience of a child clamoring for cake. Doisneau’s photographs capture the spirit of the era and feature celebrities such as Karen Blixen, Picasso, Colette, and Jean Cocteau, as well as jazz musicians, movie stars, and humble artisans at work. The personal tribute by Edmonde Charles-Roux, the legendary editor-in-chief of *Vogue*, to the photographer—who was her friend and colleague—offers an intimate glimpse into the man behind the lens, as complex and beautiful as the people and places he immortalized. Robert Doisneau: Music (2018) I have always maintained that it was through my ears that I discovered photography: as a child, I used to doodle on my violin starting at the age of five… My music stand was placed under a large mirror. I had a good view of the room behind me, and it was easy to watch the young lady who gave piano lessons. Her hair looked like a halo of sunlight, and my violin teacher watched her intently. With my makeshift rearview mirror, I was the conductor of the ballet unfolding before me… My powers of observation became more refined. Robert DoisneauDiscover the vibrant and diverse music scene that defined 20th-century Paris. From street accordionists to Saint-Germain jazz stars like Django Reinhardt and Eartha Kitt, and classical virtuosos such as Maria Callas and Pierre Boulez, all the way to alternative rock bands, these images reveal the photographer’s deep affection for the world of music and its unique power to captivate. Doisneau: Portraits of Artists (2008) During the golden age when Montparnasse was teeming with artists, Robert Doisneau enjoyed remarkable access to artists working in Paris beginning in 1937, visiting their studios and capturing them in various private moments: at work, deep in thought, and even playing with their children. This book, which includes some previously unpublished photographs, offers Doisneau’s intimate perspective on the work and lives of these artists. Many remain famous—Picasso, David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Giacometti, Saul Steinberg, Marcel Duchamp, Le Corbusier, Foujita—while others have fallen into obscurity, perhaps to be rediscovered one day. Regardless of an artist’s social standing—whether a major figure of the day or a struggling newcomer—Doisneau approached each subject with the same humble gaze. His iconic black-and-white photographs capture the nostalgia of the era and bear witness to these artists as they created some of the world’s most beautiful works of art. This book, published in collaboration with Doisneau’s daughters, is a fascinating document of the artists’ daily lives as seen through the lens of one of the world’s most famous and beloved photographers. a lovely collection