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Old Paris and Changing New York: Photographs by Eugène Atget and Berenice Abbott Hardcover – October 30, 2018

by Kevin Moore (Author)

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An insightful new look at two renowned photographers, their interconnected legacies, and the vital documents of urban transformation that they created

In this comprehensive study, Kevin Moore examines the relationship between Eugène Atget (1857–1927) and Berenice Abbott (1898–1991) and the nuances of their individual photographic projects. Abbott and Atget met in Man Ray’s Paris studio in the early 1920s. Atget, then in his sixties, was obsessively recording the streets, gardens, and courtyards of the 19th-century city—old Paris—as modernization transformed it. Abbott acquired much of Atget’s work after his death and was a tireless advocate for its value. She later relocated to New York and emulated Atget in her systematic documentation of that city, culminating in the publication of the project Changing New York.

This engaging publication discusses how, during the 1930s and 1940s, Abbott paid further tribute to Atget by publishing and exhibiting his work and by printing hundreds of images from his negatives, using the gelatin silver process. Through Abbott’s efforts, Atget became known to an audience of photographers and writers who found diverse inspiration in his photographs. Abbott herself is remembered as one of the most independent, determined, and respected photographers of the 20th century.

Published in association with FotoFocus, Cincinnati

Exhibition Schedule:

Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati
(10/04/18–01/20/19)

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“The book details how Abbott paid tribute to Atget during the 1930s and ‘40s by printing his negatives, and making his work known to a new generation.”—Miss Rosen, Feature Shoot

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The relationship between revered photographers Berenice Abbott and Eugène Atget, and its profound effects on their legacies and careers, receives its first comprehensive analysis in this exquisitely illustrated catalogue.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press (October 30, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300235798
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300235791
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.75 x 1 x 10.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #852,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #500 in Photography Collections & Exhibitions (Books)
- #576 in Photo Essays (Books)
- #1,062 in Photography History

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First of all, the ratings on this book are skewered because of the two low ones - with no explanation of why -

This is an excellent book, and a fine addition to my collection of books on both subjects - excellent history provided too -

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