Elliott Erwitt
Elliott Erwitt • 1989 • Idea Books
- Author
- Elliott Erwitt
- First published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Idea Books
- Genres
- Art
- ISBN
- 9780714847788
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This monograph serves as a definitive survey of Elliott Erwitt's mid-century photographic work, capturing the humanist and often humorous perspective that defined his career at Magnum Photos. Published as part of an enduring effort to catalogue his extensive archives, the volume focuses on his signature candid style, which often juxtaposed the poignant with the absurd in everyday urban life.
The book's design adheres to a minimalist aesthetic intended to let the stark black-and-white photography command the reader's focus. Erwitt himself was deeply involved in the selection of images, curating a narrative that highlighted his technical mastery of timing and composition. Upon its release, the collection was well received by the photographic community for its ability to condense decades of observation into a cohesive, enduring visual essay.
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