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1961151339London: B.T. Batsford Limited 1961. First edition. Hardcover. 264 pages. Text by Russell. Includes numerous black and white images by Brassai. A tight very good copy with a small former owner signature to the front free endpaper and some minor internal foxing and a slight bit of mustiness in a close to near fine price clipped dust jacket with some very minor wear. B.T. Batsford Limited unknown books
1938149715Villefranche: 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
197543266Milan: Franco Maria Ricci 1975. First Edition. Quarto 35.5cm x 24cm. Black cloth boards hardcover with mounted photographic illustration on cover and titling embossed in gold on cover and spine slip case; 216pp; mounted photographic illustrations. Near Fine copy; very slight shelf wear to extremities else appears new. Near Fine slip case; shelf wear and rubbing to extremities. Lewis Carroll's "Letters to Little Child-friends" coupled with his sepia photos of the letters' recipients. Introductory text by Guido Almansi. Printed on paper hand-made by the Pietro Miliani mills at Fabriano. First edition consists of 3000 numbered copies. Copy no. 165. Franco Maria Ricci unknown books
14264Brassai 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
194920449Paris: Les Editions du Point du Jour 1949. Edition limited to 2600 copies 12mo pp. 90-91; a near fine unopened copy in original tan paper wrappers printed in black minor soiling to covers. Shifreen and Jackson B60. <br/><br/> Les Editions du Point du Jour unknown books
194966959Paris: Les Editions Pont de Jour 1949. First Edition. Wraps. Near fine. Limited to 2600 copies this is copy No. 407. A collection of poetry by the Hungarian-French photographer sculptor and writer with an introduction by Henry Miller. Text in French. Inscribed and signed by Brassai opposite the title page. 16mo. Printed on Velin Alfa paper and bound in light brown paper wrappers. Near fine. Les Editions Pont de Jour unknown books
1949005034France: Les Editions Du Point Du Jour 1949. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine. First edition in card wrappers. #1791 of 2000 copies in card wrappers. A book of poems in French by the celebrated photographer. Introduction by Henry Miller. Near fine condition. Les Editions Du Point Du Jour paperback books
19491453Paris: Les Éditions du Point du Jour 1949. First Edition First Printing. 16mo 6 1/2 inches /165 mm 90 pages in wrappers. Pages largely unopened and age-toned. Wrappers soiled. Overall a Very Good copy of a fragile volume. INSCRIBED by Brassaï on the half title: "Pour Françoise / bien amicalement / Brassaï / Paris / de 9 mai 1977." A volume of poems by the great Hungarian-French photographer who was born Gyula Halász 1899-1984. With an introduction by American writer and fellow Paris resident Henry Miller. This volume comes with a certificate of authenticity from the husband of the recipient both of whom were friends of Brassaï. One of 2500 numbered copies on Vélin Alfa. SCARCE SIGNED. <br/><br/> Les Éditions du Point du Jour unknown books
20356<b>BRASSAÃ.</b> 1899-1984. Hungarian-French photographer best known for his photographs of Parisian nightlife. ALS. <i>"Brassaï"</i>. 1p. 8vo. Dover February 10 1971. To Hungarian-American filmmaker photojournalist and author <b>STEFAN LORANT </b>1901-1997. In French with translation.<p>"<i>Thanks for your newspaper cutting. Yes I had a little exhibition in Paris first October '70 next in London January of 30 panels of <u>color</u></i>.<i> We have stayed 8 days in this clinic in old Enton Hall Hydro. Massage every day osteopath hydrotherapy and always fasting fasting fasting… During one week we were given 3 fruits per day and a tea without anything. And an enema – 'irrigation' with 60 liters of water! We met Americans there who are from Boston. As postmen are on strike at Glais I send this letter to Boulogne. Kisses for you and Lauy and the children. Yours…"</i></p><p>Born Gyula Halász in the Hungarian city of Brassó Brassaï first visited Paris at the age of three while his father taught at the Sorbonne. He returned to the City of Light in 1924 joining a number of Hungarian expatriates and taking a job as a journalist. He supplemented his writing with photographs of the city and it was in that medium that he made his mark. Adopting the pseudonym Brassaï his 1933 collection of photographs <i>Paris de nuit </i>was pioneering in its technique as well as for thevarietyof scenes it depicted. Inspired by Toulouse-Lautrec Brassaï captured the people of Paris from the Left Bank's brothels and gangs to the city's cultural institutions and elite society.</p><p>Our letter refers to Brassaï's exhibition "Trente panneaux couleur" at Paris' Galerie Rencontre which was held from October 7 to November 7 1970. </p><p>Enton Hall was an estate built in 1880 and later converted into a health spa. Its most famous client was Ian Fleming who after his 1956 stay included James Bond's visit to a fictionalized version of the spa called "Shrublands" in his thriller <i>Thunderball.</i></p><p>Born in Hungary Lorant made a career as a filmmaker in Austria and Germany before being jailed in 1933 for his opposition to Hitler. Upon his release he immigrated to the United States where over the course of 40 years he authored and edited numerous photography books including <i>Lincoln: A Picture Story of His Life</i> <i>The Glorious Burden </i>about United States Presidentsand <i>Sieg Heil!</i> a history of Germany. Lorant had many prominent friends including John and Jacqueline Kennedy Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich. He was an advisor to <i>Life</i>magazine founder Henry Luce and an early supporter of Winston Churchill. </p><p>Accompanied by a 1991 letter written by Brassaï's wife Gilberte Boyer as well as a fragment in her hand about Stefan written on the verso of Brassaï's letter on illustrated Enton Hall Hydro stationery.</p><p>In fine condition and uncommon.</p> books
1962176270New York: Evergreen Review 1962. First edition. Softcover. 125 pages. Literary journal with contributions by Lawrence Ferlinghetti John Rechy Philip Whalen James Broughton Bill Berkson and Frank O'Hara. But the highlight of the issue is the inclusion of the collaboration with photographs by Brassai and text by Henry Miller: "Paris La Nuit." A close to near fine copy in wrappers with some minor wear. Evergreen Review unknown books
13232Used; Like New/Used; Like New. An important collection of early sketchbooks and original drawings from the influential Hungarian-born French photographer sculptor writer and filmmaker.  The three sketchbooks one dated 1915 and one with drawings dated 1916 contain a total of 104 pages of pencil ink charcoal and watercolor drawings including portraits animal and figure studies architectural drawings and geometrical shapes. Some works are captioned in Hungarian. An interesting and important record of the artist's very early work accomplished as a young man during World War I in Transylvania.<br style="">The first sketchbook of lined paper is inscribed with Brassaï's name Halász G. Y. and dated Brassó Brassaï's hometown in Transylvania 1915. 44 pp. drawings in total. Heavy wear and fraying to the boards; slight water stains; internally in very good condition. 6.5 x 8 inches 16.5 x 20.5 cm. Contents: 1 full-page ink drawing of a crowd of people dated Oct. 30; 4 pages of pencil studies of men in uniform seated and standing dated Nov. 3-5; ink drawing of a group of standing women dated Nov. 5; ink drawing and colored pencil drawing of standing figures dated Nov. 5; 2 pages of pencil drawings of standing figures dated Nov. 5; 5 pages of pencil and colored pencil drawings of a young boy dated Nov. 6-8; 1 page of pencil drawings of people with umbrellas dated Nov. 10; 2 pages of rough pencil sketches of a face dog and a female figure dated Nov. 10; 1 page drawings of a woman heavily shaded in pencil dated Nov 10; 2 pages rough pencil sketches of people backs and studies of arms dated Nov. 10; 2 pages pencil drawings of a young boy standing dated Nov 10; 1 page rough sketches of men undated; 2 pages rough pencil sketches of a dog dated Nov. 11; 1 page pencil sketch of a seated man and rough figures dated Nov. 11; 1 page very bold pencil studies of fighting figures dated Nov. 11; 1 page pencil studies of standing figures dated Nov. 10; 1 page rough pencil sketches of a young child dated Nov. 13; 1 page rough pencil sketches of standing figures dated Nov. 13; 1 page pencil sketch of a man with glasses and mustache dated Nov. 13; 2 pages pencil sketches of a young child dated Nov. 14; 1 page pencil sketches of standing figures undated; 1 page bold pencil sketches of standing figures dated Nov. 14; 1 page rough sketches of standing figures and shapes dated Nov. 15; 1 page bold pencil sketches of a dog and a child dated Nov. 16; 1 page pencil drawings of a young child dated Nov. 17; 5 pages pencil sketches of standing figures dated Nov. 19; 1 full-page pencil drawing of an outdoor scene at a fair dated Nov. 19. <br style="">The second sketchbook of grid paper contains drawings dated 1916 many with captions in Hungarian. Scribbles mathematical calculations and geometric diagrams on the endpapers. Most of the drawings are identified as having been drawn in Szászsebes SebeÈ Transylvania or Brassó. 42 pp. drawings in total. Heavy wear and fraying to the boards; several pages removed; otherwise in fine condition internally. 6 x 9 inches 14.5 x 22.5 cm. Contents: 1 loose full-page pencil drawing of men in uniform with a van outside a gate dated Sep. 11; 1 loose page drawings of a young child dated Jan. 1; 1 loose full-page drawing of a man with beard in profile; 1 loose page drawings of men and women part of the page cut away dated Sep. 17; 1 page pencil drawings of women at a fair dated Jul. 20; 1 page pencil drawing of a man in uniform dated Jul. 20; 1 full-page pencil drawing of women at a market stall dated Jul. 20; 1 page pencil drawings of standing and seated figures with headscarves dated Jul. 20; 1 full-page pencil drawing of people at a cheese chart dated Jul. 20; 1 page small pencil sketch of a standing woman dated Jul. 20; 1 page pencil sketch of a group of standing figures dated Jul. 22; 1 page pencil sketches of chickens; 1 page pencil drawings of pigs; 1 page very small pencil drawings of figures approaching a wall dated Jul. 22; 1 page pencil drawings of cows dated Jul. 22; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a boy playing a viola dated Jul. 30;  1 page pencil drawing of a pig dated Jul. 26; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a boy in a tree dated Jul. 26; 1 full-page pencil drawing of cows dated Jul. 27; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a family with a covered wagon dated Jul. 27; 1 page rough ink and pencil drawings of a boy; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a boy looking out a window dated Jul. 27; 1 full-page pencil drawing of two men playing flute and violin dated Jul. 30; 1 full-page ink drawing of people working with a large barrel in the center dated Jul. 27; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a doll dated Jul. 31; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a fence flowers and trees dated Jul. 31; 1 page pencil drawing of two men in uniform at a fence dated Aug. 5; 1 page pencil drawing of a pig dated Aug. 1; 1 page small pencil drawings of cats and birds dated Aug. 1; 1 page pencil drawing of people at a table; 1 page pencil drawing of a train traveling around a curve dated Aug. 5; 1 full-page pencil drawing of people waiting at a train station dated Aug. 5; 1 page small colored pencil drawings of ducks chickens and rabbits dated Aug. 8; 1 page colored pencil drawing of a figure on a park bench dated Aug. 8; 1 page colored pencil drawing of 3 figures at a table with a lantern dated Aug. 9; 1 page ink drawing of men in unfirom sitting under a tree dated Aug. 10; 1 full-page pencil drawing of a male semi-nude dated Aug. 11; 1 page small pencil drawings of squirrels in a tree dated Aug. 14; 1 full-page pencil drawing of the view over a fence; 1 page bold ink sketch of a half-length figure; 1 full-page ink drawing of a landscape with cows dated Aug. 23; 1 full-page pencil sketch of figures in a house.<br style="">The third sketchbook of blank paper is labeled on the cover: "Halász Gyulas / Ãbrázoló geometria" "Descriptive geometry." Undated. 18 pp. drawings in total. Some external wear internally in fine condition except for light toning. 7.5 x 9.75 inches 19.5 x 24.5 cm. Contents: 1 page pencil and ink architectural drawings; 1 page ink drawing of a fountain with another small ink sketch; 1 page architectural ink drawing with charcoal scribbles at the foot; 1 full-page charcoal drawing of a house; 1 page ink drawings of city buildings and trees; 1 full-page ink and watercolor drawing of concrete buildings; 7 pages geometrical pencil diagrams with captions in Hungarian; 2 pages blue and black ink and pencil lettering geometrical designs and architectural details; 1 page small architectural ink drawings; 1 page pencil and charcoal drawing with studies of a male head; 1 full-page ink and pencil drawing of concrete buildings.  <br style="">Together with two large original drawings one of a woman dated Berlin April 1921 approx. 48 x 42 cm and one of an old woman approx. 60 x 45.5 cm. Each signed "Halász" upper right. <br style=""><br style="">Known primarily for his dramatic photographs of Paris at night the artist's pseudonym Brassaï is derived from the name of his native city. He trained as an artist and settled in Paris in 1924 working there as a sculptor painter and journalist and associating with such artists as Pablo Picasso Joan Miró Salvador Dalà and the writer Henry Miller. Although he disliked photography at the time he found it necessary to use it in his journalistic assignments and soon came to appreciate the medium's unique aesthetic qualities. In his remarkable oeuvre of photographs Brassai imbues even the most inanimate images with a warm sense of human life. The present early collection of drawings shows the artist honing his eye through keen observation of detail and nuance precisely the qualities which would inform the work for which he is today best remembered. <br style=""> hardcover books
1949PB44784First printing. 95 pages 9 ¾ x 7 inches cloth with dust jacket jacket worn and chipped two sections missing from front cover. Many reproductions from photographs by Brassai featuring his unique vision of nocturnal Paris. The Focal Press hardcover books
2000172220Boston MA: Bulfinch Press Little Brown and Company 2000. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 319 pages. Edited by Alain Sayag and Annick Lionel-Marie. Text contributions by Brassai Jean-Jacques Aillagon Gilberte Brassai Roger Grenier Henry Miller Jacques Prevert and Werner Spies. Includes 308 illustrations with 14 in color. A tight close to near fine copy with a long gift inscription on the title page but otherwise free of marks in a near fine dust jacket. A nice copy of one of the better books on this important Hungarian born photographer who spent much of his life in France. Bulfinch Press, Little, Brown and Company unknown books
1999145992Houston TX: Museum of Fine Arts 1999. First edition. Exhibition brochure for a show that ran April 13 through July 3 1999. Single sheet folded three times to create 8 pages. Text by Julian Cox. Includes 5 black and white images. A very good plus copy. Uncommon ephemera. Museum of Fine Arts unknown books
1999226957Houston: The Museum of Fine Arts & Abrams 1999. Hardcover. 367p. 10x13.25 inches foreword essays and appreciations interview with Brassai notes portfolio catalogue of the exhibition history bibliography. index some bleeding of adhesive at front hinge of paste-down endpaper and mild fading to tail of spine otherwise very good first edition monograph accompanying the exhibition in black pictorial boards with black cloth backstrip and silver foil titles. The Museum of Fine Arts & Abrams hardcover books
1998168167Houston & New York: The Museum of Fine Arts / Harry N. Abrams 1998. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 367 pages. Retrospective monograph published on the occasion of a traveling show that began in Houston and went on to Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Includes numerous black and white images. A close to near fine copy in illustrated boards with a cloth spine with the usual glue staining to the gutters of the endpapers. No dust jacket as issued. Still one of the best books on Brassai. The Museum of Fine Arts / Harry N. Abrams unknown books
1988175299Paris: Paris Musees 1988. First edition. Softcover. 88 pages. Exhibition catalog for a show that ran November 8 1988 through January 8 1989. Text in French. Preface by Bernard de Montgolfier. Introductory essay by Kim Sichel. Includes numerous black and white images from throughout Brassai's career. A very good copy in wrappers that are lightly soiled and with some other minor wear. Paris Musees unknown books
1997280750Chicago: University of Chicago Press 1997. Softcover. Near Fine. Uncorrected proof. Translated from the Hungarian by Peter Laki and Barna Kantor. Near fine with sticker shadow on front wrapper. University of Chicago Press unknown books
1982D2733New York: A Studio Book / The Viking Press 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Cloth gilt-stamped lettering on spine; b/w photo-illustrated dust jacket. Book is fine. Dust jacket lightly rubbed mostly along the edges and price-clipped. Nice. <br/><br/> A Studio Book / The Viking Press hardcover books
1982159716New York: The Viking Press 1982. Hardcover. VG/G; dj is worn at edges but still protective. Beige cloth/boards; gilt lettering. Maroon dj with bw photo and putty lettering. 223 pp. with bw photos throughout. Vignettes of Brassai's artist-friends - all the usual big-name European contemporaries of Brassai. With photos of the artists and some of their work. Translation from the French by Richard Miller. The Viking Press hardcover books
2004150049Koln: Taschen 2004. First edition. Softcover. Text in English French and German. Includes numerous black and white images. A very near fine copy in flexible wrappers. Taschen unknown books
2006168494Paris: Millon and Associes 2006. First edition. Hardcover. 471 pages. Text in French. Massive auction catalog that features over 750 works by Brassai and illustrated throughout. An about very good copy with a slight lean to the binding and with creases to the top corner of numerous pages and some pen price notations throughout as well. No dust jacket. A terrific reference. Millon and Associes unknown books
1988159403New York: Pantheon Photo Library 1988. First edition. Softcover. Part of the Photo Poche series.Introduction by Roger Grenier. Includes 63 black and white images by Brassai that features a wide range from his various bodies of work. A very near fine copy in wrappers. Pantheon Photo Library unknown books
195219075Paris: Editions Neuf 1952. First edition. Hardcover. Orig.gilt lettered red cloth with mounted front cover photograph of Brassai. Near fine. Unpaginated. Approx. 72 pages. 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 cm. Illustrated with a host of reproductions of Brassai photographs -- including drawings and sculptures. French text: by Henry Miller and an autobiographical essay by Brassai on his early years. Rubbing to back cover at center fore-edge otherwise a bright and fresh copy. Editions Neuf hardcover books
1968173279New York: The Museum of Modern Art 1968. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. 79 pages. Introductory essay by Lawrence Durrell. Includes 61 black and white photographs many of which are some of his more iconic images. A clean near fine copy in a very good dust jacket with some edge tears wear and minor issues to the lamination. Still a solid copy of this terrific small book on one of the more important photographers of the 20th century. The Museum of Modern Art unknown books
