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Cartier-Bresson's The Decisive Moment |
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“To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as of a precise organization of forms which give that event its proper expression.” |
| CARTIER-BRESSON, Henri. The Decisive
Moment. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1952. Folio (14.25 x 10.5 inches),
original boards, original dust jacket.
First American edition of Cartier-Bresson's most famous and important book. Illustrated with 126 full or double-page heliogravures of Cartier-Bresson's photographs. With dust jacket and boards specially designed by Henri Matisse for this work. A stunningly fine copy- we do not expect to ever find a copy in better condition. The Decisive Moment "contains what is probably Cartier-Bresson's most comprehensive and important statement on the meaning, technique, and utility of photography. The title refers to a central idea in his work—the decisive moment—the elusive instant when, with brilliant clarity, the appearance of the subject reveals in its essence the significance of the event of which it is a part, the most telling organization of forms" (Britannica). With original booklet of captions (often missing) laid-in. Minor scuff at edge of front board, dust jacket extremely bright and clean, with no fading, chipping, or toning. A nearly perfect copy of a book that is notoriously difficult to find in collectible condition. (Note: apparent darkness on spine in above image is a shadow in the photograph, not toning to the spine). additional images, please click to enlarge:
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