Photography books roundup: Man Ray, Gisèle Freund, Willy Ronis, Diane Arbus, and more
A collection of photography books from late 2006 showcases distinct viewpoints on art and existence. At Galerie Marion Meyer, twelve photographs by Man Ray, with annotations by Pierre Bourgeade, contest André Breton's assertion from 1937 that "photography is not art." Gisèle Freund’s works, "Trois jours avec Joyce" and "Le monde et ma caméra" (Denoël), include a preface by Sollers. Born in 1908, Freund shares insights from her journey as a female photographer. At the age of 96, Willy Ronis curates fifty images for "Ce jour-là" (Mercure de France), each tied to particular moments. Doriane Films presents "Willy Ronis. Autoportrait d'un photographe" and reissues Jean-Marie Drot's "Les Heures chaudes de Montparnasse" (1961). Additional significant titles are Patrick Roegiers' "Diane Arbus" (Perrin) and Giacomo Papi's "Accusés!" (Denoël).
Key facts
- Galerie Marion Meyer exhibited Man Ray photos and published an edition of 12 annotated by Pierre Bourgeade in November 2006.
- André Breton commented on 12 Man Ray photos in 1937 for G.L.M. editions, titling the work 'la Photographie n'est pas l'art.'
- Bourgeade's edition is titled 'la Photographie est l'art' as a retort to Breton.
- Gisèle Freund's books 'Trois jours avec Joyce' and 'Le monde et ma caméra' were published by Denoël.
- Sollers wrote a preface for Freund's portraits of Joyce, calling both geniuses.
- Freund was born in Berlin in 1908.
- Willy Ronis's 'Ce jour-là' (Mercure de France) features 50 photos from his life at age 96.
- Ronis's photos include 'Nu dans une mansarde' (1949), 'Mineur silicosé' (1951), and 'Retour des prisonniers' (spring 1945).
- Doriane Films released a DVD 'Willy Ronis. Autoportrait d'un photographe' and two boxes of Jean-Marie Drot's 'Les Heures chaudes de Montparnasse' (1961).
- Patrick Roegiers' 'Diane Arbus' (Perrin) is subtitled 'ou le rêve du naufrage' and covers her suicide at 48.
- Gérard Rondeau's 'Chroniques d'un portraitiste' (Seuil) features portraits commissioned by Le Monde, with a preface by Philippe Dagen.
- Giacomo Papi's 'Accusés!' (Denoël) includes 163 mugshots of criminals such as Elvis Presley, Al Pacino, Mickey Rourke, and Martin Luther King.
- 'Je ne suis pas photographe' (Photo poche) curated by Elvire Perego collects photos by non-photographers like Bonnard, Delacroix, Zola, and Malaparte.
- Martine Ravache's 'Les années cool' (Panama) documents 1970s culture.
- Pierre Louys' 'Poèmes érotiques. Photos inconvenantes' (L'Aube) pairs erotic poems with photos.
Entities
Artists
- Man Ray
- André Breton
- Pierre Bourgeade
- Gisèle Freund
- Sollers
- Willy Ronis
- Jean-Marie Drot
- Diane Arbus
- Patrick Roegiers
- Gérard Rondeau
- Philippe Dagen
- Giacomo Papi
- Elvire Perego
- Martine Ravache
- Pierre Louys
- Elvis Presley
- Al Pacino
- Mickey Rourke
- Martin Luther King
- Bonnard
- Delacroix
- Zola
- Malaparte
- James Joyce
Institutions
- Galerie Marion Meyer
- G.L.M.
- Éditions Denoël
- Éditions Mercure de France
- Doriane Films
- Éditions Perrin
- Éditions du Seuil
- Le Monde
- Panama
- Éditions de l'Aube
- Photo poche
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —