Atget’s Paris | Eugène Atget | TASCHEN Icons, 2001

Atget’s Paris, published by TASCHEN in 2001 as part of its Icons series, is an illustrated photography book devoted to the work of Eugène Atget (1857–1927), the French photographer known for his extensive photographic documentation of Paris at the turn of the twentieth century.

Through a rich collection of photographs, the book presents the architecture, streets, courtyards, shops, interiors and everyday details of an older Paris. Atget’s camera recorded a city undergoing change, preserving views of buildings, neighbourhoods and urban life that offer both a historical record and a distinctive photographic perspective.

The book includes an essay by Andreas Krase, with Hans-Christian Adam as editor. It offers an accessible introduction to Atget’s work and will appeal to readers interested in the history of photography, architectural documentation, urban history and the visual culture of Paris.

This 2001 TASCHEN softcover edition is suited to collectors of illustrated art books, photography enthusiasts and anyone drawn to historical images of European cities. Its extensive photographic content makes it a rewarding volume to browse, revisit and keep in a personal library.

Details

• Title: Atget’s Paris
• Photographer: Eugène Atget
• Essay: Andreas Krase
• Editor: Hans-Christian Adam
• Publisher: TASCHEN
• Series: Icons
• Edition: 2001
• Format: Softcover
• Language: English
• Subject: Historical photography, Paris, architecture and urban life
• Illustrations: Extensive photographic reproductions
• Condition: Very good. No foxing or pinholes, and no binding damage.