‎Brassai‎

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the '30s‎

‎New York: Thames and Hudson 2001. Softcover. Very Good in wraps. 4to. 150 photographs. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. Thames and Hudson unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 913202403

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎Pantheon Books 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition First Printing. Not price-clipped $17.95 price intact. Published by Pantheon Books 1976. Quarto. Black cloth boards stamped in silver. Signed inscribed and dated by Brassai on title page dated “New York 5 October 1979. Additionally signed by Brassai on page towards the back of the book showing his portrait with a note “My secret portrait of the 30’s - Brassaiâ€. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is very good with some shelf wear and a few small nicks/tears along edges. Very scarce twice-signed copy of this landmark 20th-century photo book. Book has been placed in a custom acetate protector. ISBN: 0394408411. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles libraries collections. Message us if you have books to sell! Pantheon Books hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 122925 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai‎

‎The secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York Pantheon Books 1976. kartoniert; flexibler farbig illustrierter Einband / Anz. Seiten: unpaginiert / 21 x 27 cm / mit zahlreichen Schwarzweissaufnahmen des Fotografen / Zustand: gut leichte bis mässige Gebrauchsspuren; Einband berieben und mit Knickspuren 2 Einrisse am Vorderdeckel 3 cm am Rücken 15 cm 1. Seite Frontispiz herausgetrennt fehlt Originaltitel: "Le Paris secret des années 30"; aus dem Französischen übersetzt von Richard Miller Bildband New York, Pantheon Books, 1976 unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 52146 ISBN : 0394733843 9780394733845

‎BRASSAI‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon 1976. First. hardcover. fine/very good. Brassai. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. Black and white frontispiece and numerous fine black and white photo illustrations throughout. Short thin 4to black cloth d.w. a touch worn at head. New York: Pantheon 1976. First American edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper.<br/> <br/> Pantheon unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 306137 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 0394408411.G ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's. Translated By Richard Miller‎

‎New York: Pantheon Books 1976. Upclipped $17.95 dust jacket with half-inch tear at spine top. First Edition in English. Original Cloth. Fine/Very Good. Pantheon Books Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 010710

‎BRASSAI‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon 1976. First. hardcover. fine/very good. Brassai. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. Black and white frontispiece and numerous fine black and white photo illustrations throughout. Short thin 4to black cloth lightly worn d.w. New York: Pantheon 1976. First American edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper with a lengthy inscription from Brassai on the title page in French dated October 2 1976.<br/> <br/> Pantheon unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 271447 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai‎

‎THE SECRET PARIS OF THE 30'S‎

‎PANTHEON Book. Very Good. Hardcover. FIRST. A NEAR FINE FIRST IN VERY GOOD DJ. PANTHEON Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : PHOTO 890

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎Hardback. Very Good. hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : GOR004396564 ISBN : 0500540403 9780500540404

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎Pantheon Books 0000-00-00. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good. 0.00x0.00x0.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Pantheon Books hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : SONG0394408411 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai‎

‎The Secret Paris of 30's‎

‎Pantheon 1976. Book. Illus. by Brassai. Fine. Hardcover. Presentation By Author. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Fine copy In Like Jacket First Edition.$17.95 On Flap.Preentation in French In Year of Publication.Excellent Copy Without Wear Very Scarce Signed. Pantheon Hardcover books‎

Bookseller reference : 013626 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎BRASSAI‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon 1976. Later printing. Softcover. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. An interesting study of the nightlife of paris in the 30's that includes some of Brassai's iconic black and white photographs. A clean and tight near fine copy in wrappers. Pantheon unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 169508 ISBN : 0394733843 9780394733845

‎BRASSAI‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon 1976. First. hardcover. fine/very good. Brassai. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. Black and white frontispiece and numerous fine black and white photo illustrations throughout. Short thin 4to black cloth lightly worn d.w. New York: Pantheon 1976. First American edition. A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper with a lengthy inscription from Brassai on the title page in French dated October 2 1976.<br/><br/> Pantheon unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 271447 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎BRASSAI‎

‎Typed Letter Signed‎

‎1972. "Brassai" boldly penned in black ink on his engraved Brassai 81 Rue du Faubourg Saint Jacques Paris letterhead January 18 1972. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4"; 1 page recto only. To Monsieur John Gruen c/o The New York Magazine 207 East 32nd Street New York N.Y. 10016 U.S.A. In part: ". . . Please forgive me for taking so long for thanking you . . . Your article in New York Magazine was so understanding and friendly! . . . If you would like to I would like you to choose one of my photographs those that are signed and numbered from 1 to 30 at the Schoelkopf Gallery. It would truly make me very happy . . . I am working very hard on tapestries and sculptures . . . They will be in a show in a large Parisian gallery avenue Matignon. Opening day 22 March is approaching . . . A Brassai show . . . last year to Australia and New Zealand . . . South America . . . Mexico City Buenos Aires . . . I am surprised at the success of my photographs . . . With gratitude and friendship . . .". Signed by Authors. No Binding. Fine/No Jacket. unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 604522

‎Brassai‎

‎Voluptes De Paris‎

‎Paris: Paris-Publications This is a near fine copy of the rarest of Brassai's books which has been bound into a hardcover binding from the period in handsome red and black marbled paper-covered boards and a linen cloth spine with red leather label gilt title. The original binding of this book was a spiral plastic ring type. The spiral binding was taken off and the book with its original red-orange covers with the title printed in large white letters was bound in whole. Covers are bright and clean in very good condition small closed tear to bottom corner of back cover inside completely clean. There is no date on the colophon page inside back cover and there apparently were two editions. The first edition was published in 1930 but Brassai was reportedly unhappy with the selection of images and because he was not credited. In our copy he is credited as the photographer and so we assume this is the second edition from ca.1934. It is unpaginated. There are 40 pages with 38 black and white photographs of ladies of the night strippers models night clubs and balls like the Bal Tabarin shots of tough streetwalkers in Les Halles many shots of men and women in costume sometimes drag also a lesbian couple in a club "strictement Feminine" shots of lovers in parks on streets playful shots of men looking into a lingerie shop window with elaborately garbed mannequins at night 1 shot of Kiki in a Montparnasse night club an amazing shot in " La Cage a Femmes d'un Grand Music-Hall Parisien" which shows a cage or pit viewed from above with women on stools like lions in various states of undress and performing "acrobatic" feats. Finally tipped in at the very end on the collophon page a half-page size shot in color of a nude woman in profile we assume not by Brassai. Large 4to 11" high X 8" wide. The original book was not cut down when re-bound it is in its' intended size and because of the re-binding it has been kept in near fine condition. A beautiful copy of a true rarity. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Paris-Publications Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 002510

‎BRASSAI‎

‎Voluptés de Paris‎

‎Paris: Paris-Publications N.d. c. 1934. Lacking spirals most copies with intact spiral bindings are not original; a very good copy creased at the top edge with soiling to the distinctive orange wrappers. Presumed second issue of Brassai's first book disavowed due to contractual conflicts. Thin quarto spiral-bound. With 38 photographs of Parisian nightlife that while chaste now were deemed to racy for inclusion in "Paris de Nuit". SIGNED by Brassai and inscribed to publisher Nicholas Callaway: "Pour Nicholas / Callaway / un livre / à hion insu / bien amicalement / le 3 mai 1981. Brassai." Very uncommon signed. Paris: Paris-Publications unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 26971

‎BRASSAI‎

‎Voluptés de Paris Pleasures of Paris‎

‎Paris: Paris-Publications 1935. FIRST EDITION THE PRESUMED FIRST ISSUE COMPLETE WITH THE EIGHT SUPPRESSED PLATES AND ORIGINAL SPIRAL BINDING. Original spiral binding. Very Good. FIRST EDITION THE PRESUMED FIRST ISSUE COMPLETE WITH THE EIGHT SUPPRESSED PLATES AND ORIGINAL SPIRAL BINDING. "Brassaï's early photographs concentrated on the nighttime world of Montparnasse a district of Paris then noted for its artists streetwalkers and petty criminals. His pictures were published in a successful book Paris de nuit 1933 which caused a stir because of its sometimes scandalous subject matter. His next book Voluptés de Paris made him internationally famous" Britannica. "Paris by Night was no sooner off the press than Brassaï sold the remaining photographs to the popular magazine Voilà and began another phase of his exploration of the city. In December 1933 he wrote his parents that he was taking the final photographs for his 'Paris intime' Pierre Mac Orlan had agreed to write the preface and publication was scheduled for March. "By October 1935 it was clear that the book had stalled at the publishers. Although Brassaï had received an advance the publisher claimed he was financially unable to bring the book out. When the book finally did emerge from the printer it was entitled Voluptés de Paris and there was no introduction by Mac Orlan. The unsigned preface mimicked a carnival barker's spiel touting the city to the potential reader like a lewd sideshow attraction: 'Paris the paradise of desire the capital of Adventure. Paris where you can find your every fantasy in reality.'. Available by mail order the book would be sent in a plain wrapper." Brassaï was not pleased with the production and distribution of the book and soon disowned it. "However Voluptés de Paris did not entirely escape critical notice. Peter Pollack. judged it among Brassaï's best work 'an invaluable collection of Brassaï's essential pictures'." Marja Warehime Brassai: Images of Culture and the Surrealist Observer. On the two issues: Anne Wilkes Tucker notes in her detailed book Brassaï: The Eye of Paris: "The book is very rare and for unknown reasons two versions exist. One has thirty-eight halftones and the other has forty-six. I have yet to see a copy of the larger edition with the binding intact so perhaps plates were removed to prevent the rings from breaking". This is the only copy we have seen complete with the forty-six photos and original spiral rings. Paris: Paris-Publications 1935. Quarto original orange wrappers original spiral binding; custom box. One leaf neatly detached; neat stars drawn on two leaves not affecting images. A spectacular copy. RARE. Paris-Publications unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 1952

‎BRASSAI (1899-1984); Jean Leymarie (1919-2006)‎

‎Original letter from BRASSAÃ to the art historian and curator Jean Leymarie.‎

‎Èze-Village: 1966. Tls. 1 page. 272 x 210 cm. Typed letterhead. Referencing his book on Picasso a discussion with Picasso and an essay in Figaro Littéraire on Picasso that was truncated. Provenance: Estate of Jean Leymarie. Èze 22 octobre 1966 : "Je suppose que vous avez lu dans Figaro Littéraire . le texte en question sur Picasso. Malheureusement la plupart des passages vous concernant-je l'ai donné tel que vous l'avez lu - ont été coupés par la rédaction et notamment celui où vous racontez si bien votre émerveillement devant les chefs d'oeuvre en plein air de la cour du château.".Le Figaro le 05/12/2016: Toutes témoignent des liens d'amitiés privilégiés que Jean Leymarie 1919-2006 disparu en 2006 entretint avec les artistes de par ses fonctions au sein de nombreuses institutions. Devenu plus jeune conservateur de musée de France à l'âge de 31 ans en prenant la direction du musée de Grenoble Jean Leymarie entama une brillante carrière dans le milieu de l'Art. Succédant à Bernard Dorival il rejoignit la tête du musée d'art moderne de la ville de Paris en 1969 avant de devenir directeur des études à l'école du Louvre puis de succéder à Balthus en 1978 comme directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome.Tout au long de sa carrière il organisa de prestigieuses expositions telle en 1966 l'«Hommage à Picasso» présenté au Grand et au Petit Palais à Paris et il rédigea de nombreuses monographies d'artistes parmi lesquels Balthus Picasso Van Gogh Braque Gauguin ou Zao Wou-Ki rencontré quelques années à son arrivée en France. Professionnel talentueux mais aussi homme sensible Jean Leymarie fut proche de Miró fréquenté en Espagne et dans le sud de la France mais aussi de Calder qui le recevait avec sa femme Marie-Paule chez lui à Saché en Touraine. Èze-Village: 1966 unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 51-4581

‎Brassai Ergy Landau A. Rougier Blanc et Demilly Studio Tronchet Andre Steiner Nora Dumas Jean Roubier F. Tuefferd Perkh‎

‎Mieux Vivre: La Photographie Par Sougez Number 5 Mai 1938‎

‎Villefranche: Mieux Vivre 1938. First edition. Small softcover. Text in French. Advertising brochure with black and white images by Brassai Ergy Landau A. Rougier Blanc et Demilly Studio Tronchet Andre Steiner Nora Dumas Jean Roubier F. Tuefferd Perkhammer and Rene Zuber. A very near fine copy in stapled wrappers. A fresh copy of this nicely printed booklet. Mieux Vivre unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 149715

‎Brassai Gyula‎

‎Letter from Brassai about his new photography book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" and his Upcoming Exhibition‎

‎1976. Brassai Gyula Halász major 20th century photographer known for his provocative images of a nocturnal Paris. Typed letter Signed "Brassai" in French on Brassai’s personal stationary. 11-3/4" x 8-1/4" inches. Paris September 9 1976. The great photographer writes on the release of his new photography book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" and his upcoming show at the Marlborough Gallery.<br /> <br /> Brassai writes in this letter on the publication of his new book. "My book the Secret Paris of the Thirties Pantheon Books - is due out at the same time." This book was in many ways the culmination of Brassai's vision of Paris begun by his 1933 classic photography book ‘Paris de Nuit’ 1933 which today is considered today to be one of the most important books on 20th century photography. Its widespread critical acclaim garnered Brassai with the nickname "the eye of Paris" originally coined by Henry Miller. However it was not complete as many pictures from his original series were excluded for being too risqué. Brassai's 1976 publication of “The Secret Paris of the 30s†finally allowed the great photographer to complete his vision of the 1930s Paris underworld. His subjects included bars dives night-clubs one-night hotels bordellos and opium dens. He was known to enter rundown buildings and houses in the middle of the night shock and frighten the occupants just to see what view of Paris he might encounter through their open window. The photos in the book were accompanied by text in which Brassai described the extraordinary conditions under which he took his photographs. "I was inspired to become a photographer by my desire to translate all things that enchanted me in the nocturnal Paris I was experiencing." The Secret Paris of the 30's 1976<br /> <br /> Brassai writes "As it happens I turned 77 today 9.9.1899. This short note is just to let you know we will be in New York from the 12th to the 28th of September because I want to attend the opening of my show at the Marlbororough Gallery." The exhibition at New York’s Marlborough gallery was held in conjunction with the publication of his book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" which is also mentioned in this letter. It was clearly an important event for Brassai who had waited over 40 years to see his complete and unredacted vision of Paris nightlife revealed to the public. The photos of this exhibit which are the same as the photos published in his book represent the peak of Brassai's creative output during the years 1931-1932 at the beginning of his career and over 40 years before their eventual publication. Many of the photographs were new in the sense that they had not been published prior to this book or publicly exhibited prior to the Marlborough exhibition. Included were powerful images such as his 'Bijou of Montmartre.' <br /> <br /> Brassai has signed this letter in large bold purple marker "Brassai" with an underline. He has also added a handwritten postscript in large green marker "venir nous soutenir" which translates "come support us." A content rich letter discussing one of Brassai's most important publications as well as its corresponding exhibition. Folded twice through the center. In excellent condition with a large bold and colorful signature. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 14264

‎Brassai Gyula Halasz‎

‎The Secret Paris of The 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon Books 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover in a fine condition. Black cloth First American edition.Signed and inscribed by Brassai. 11 x 8.5 inches. Pantheon Books hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : rb15001

‎Brassai Gyula‎

‎Letter from Brassai about his new photography book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" and his Upcoming Exhibition‎

‎Brassai Gyula Halász major 20th century photographer known for his provocative images of a nocturnal Paris. Typed letter Signed "Brassai" in French on Brassai's personal stationary. 11-3/4" x 8-1/4" inches. Paris September 9 1976. The great photographer writes on the release of his new photography book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" and his upcoming show at the Marlborough Gallery.<br/><br/>Brassai writes in this letter on the publication of his new book. "My book the Secret Paris of the Thirties Pantheon Books - is due out at the same time." This book was in many ways the culmination of Brassai's vision of Paris begun by his 1933 classic photography book 'Paris de Nuit' 1933 which today is considered today to be one of the most important books on 20th century photography. Its widespread critical acclaim garnered Brassai with the nickname "the eye of Paris" originally coined by Henry Miller. However it was not complete as many pictures from his original series were excluded for being too risqué. Brassai's 1976 publication of "The Secret Paris of the 30s" finally allowed the great photographer to complete his vision of the 1930s Paris underworld. His subjects included bars dives night-clubs one-night hotels bordellos and opium dens. He was known to enter rundown buildings and houses in the middle of the night shock and frighten the occupants just to see what view of Paris he might encounter through their open window. The photos in the book were accompanied by text in which Brassai described the extraordinary conditions under which he took his photographs. "I was inspired to become a photographer by my desire to translate all things that enchanted me in the nocturnal Paris I was experiencing." The Secret Paris of the 30's 1976<br/><br/>Brassai writes "As it happens I turned 77 today 9.9.1899. This short note is just to let you know we will be in New York from the 12th to the 28th of September because I want to attend the opening of my show at the Marlbororough Gallery." The exhibition at New York's Marlborough gallery was held in conjunction with the publication of his book "The Secret Paris of the Thirties" which is also mentioned in this letter. It was clearly an important event for Brassai who had waited over 40 years to see his complete and unredacted vision of Paris nightlife revealed to the public. The photos of this exhibit which are the same as the photos published in his book represent the peak of Brassai's creative output during the years 1931-1932 at the beginning of his career and over 40 years before their eventual publication. Many of the photographs were new in the sense that they had not been published prior to this book or publicly exhibited prior to the Marlborough exhibition. Included were powerful images such as his 'Bijou of Montmartre.' <br/><br/>Brassai has signed this letter in large bold purple marker "Brassai" with an underline. He has also added a handwritten postscript in large green marker "venir nous soutenir" which translates "come support us." A content rich letter discussing one of Brassai's most important publications as well as its corresponding exhibition. Folded twice through the center. In excellent condition with a large bold and colorful signature. unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 14264

‎Brassai Gyula Halasz‎

‎The Secret Paris of the 30's‎

‎New York: Pantheon Books 1976. 1st American Edition. Translated from the French by Richard Miller. 188p. b/w illus. quarto format dj. Pantheon Books unknown books‎

Bookseller reference : 037384 ISBN : 0394408411 9780394408415

‎Brassai Samuel‎

‎Paraleipomena Kai Diorthoumena: A Mit Nem Mondtak S A Mit Roszul Mondtak 1873 English and Hungarian Edition‎

‎paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback‎

Bookseller reference : 1164856340.G ISBN : 1164856340 9781164856344

‎Brassai & Agnes de Gouvion Saint-Cyr‎

‎Brassai For the Love of Paris‎

‎Flammarion. New. 2014. Hardcover. 2080201689 . FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request - IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy brand new pristine never opened - -- with a bonus offer-- . Flammarion hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 107338 ISBN : 2080201689 9782080201683