Paris, Eugene Atget - Andreas Krase

Eugene Atget is "the" photographer of Old Paris. Between 1897 and 1927 he recorded the imprint of history as no other photograher has done. Daily tracing the changes in the face of the city was not only his profession, but also his vocation. When he was laid to rest in 1927, his funeral went virtually unnoticed, yet today Atget is regarded as one of the most important photographers of all time.

Atget's pictures of Paris are evocative a time that has largely passed in Paris. Of course, the charm of Paris is how much remains of its past. Atget documented the city while creating fabulous pictures that demand attention in simple ways. His photos encompass the Paris not popular with tourists. He doesn't shoot pictures of crowds or big events. His photos favor empty streets and alleys more than people. Great artistry documenting the most ordinary of a totally unordinary city.

This book is one of many the publisher, Taschen, produced for its twenty-fifth anniversary. This one, along with others I have seen, are great bargains with quality printing and an informative text. A wonderful book to enjoy--history, Paris, and great art.