Utterly individual, yet impossible to classify, Elliott Erwitt is one of the most remarkable photographers in America today. Sudden coincidences and chance encounters with objects and situations allow him to capture glimpses of the ridiculous or the comical side of everyday events, and his visual jokes become striking and pithy observations about life. Compassionate, humorous, sinister, playful, bitter, bawdy, lyrical – this collection confirms Erwitt’s limitless ability to capture a range of moods and nuances of expression.

PHOTOFILE brings together the best work of the world’s greatest photographers, in an attractive format and at an easily affordable price. Handsome and collectable, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. The series has been awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of Photography, New York.

In this unique book, photographic legend Elliott Erwitt presents a series of vignettes, each showing a sequence of photographs shot just moments apart. The characters portrayed vary widely from infants to the elderly to dogs. The themes range from the buzz of street life to lovers in a casual embrace. True to Erwitt’s distinctive style, these images are un-staged, and the subjects’ spontaneity shines through — heartbeat by heartbeat. Gifted storyteller that he is, Erwitt gives you a sense of what happens next, the end point being sometimes comic, sometimes poignant, and often with a wink.

- Another masterpiece from one of the most perceptive photographers of our time
- An essential volume for any library of the visual arts.

The classic and coveted  Erwitt retrospective, republished in its original format

One of the all-time greats, Elliott Erwitt is a master whose photographs have defined the visual history of the 20th century — and the 21st. Although his work spans decades, continents and diverse subjects, it is always instantly recognizable. Spontaneous and original, Erwitt’s visions are imbued with true artistry and no trace of artifice. In this definitive collection, the master shares those works he considers his personal best. As you browse this carefully curated retrospective, you’ll feel nostalgia, wonder — and a lasting sense of life’s rich potential.

About the Photographer:

Born of Russian parents in Paris in 1928, the renowned photographer Elliot Erwitt arrived in the U.S. in the late 1930's and studied Photography in Los Angeles. He won recognition for his work in the 1940's and 1950's with the publication of photographs in Life Magazine and Collier's and in 1953, joined the prestigious Magnum photographic agency. The range of his subjects reflected his enormous talents - from the everyday reality of the post-war years to the glamour of Hollywood stars such as Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe to portraits of political leaders such as Nikita Kruschev. Erwitt later became a highly successful advertising photographer. In the 70's Erwitt refined his sense of irony, and in addition to comedy and film work, shot his landmark series of photographs of people and their dogs, memorably documenting the unique world shared by canine and human. Eliott Erwitt currently lives in New York City.

Paris and all things Parisian. We'll always have Paris and who better to capture all its moods than the inimitable Elliott Erwitt?

With a keen eye for the real city, Erwitt sees beyond the tourist clichés. Whether the mightiest of monuments or the charm of la vie quotidienne this master photographer chronicles it all. Alternating intimate details with grand vistas, Erwitt captures the true flavor of la metropole.

Elliott Erwitt’s masterpiece is now available in a handy format and an unbeatable price

Elliott Erwitt's masterpiece is now available in a handy format and an unbeatable price - an ideal gift for lovers of New York and its spirit. Elliott Erwitt s glimpses of New York City are sometimes gritty, sometimes elegant, yet always true to life. His monochromatic tribute to the Big Apple contains all the shadings of this vital metropolis.

Capturing the true diversity that makes this city great, this selection of images spans Erwitt s career, including many previously unseen works from the 50s and 60s. It is a memorable tribute to a great city and a reflection of a great photographer s genius.
 

In a heartfelt and original tribute to man’s best friend, Elliott Erwitt captures all the diversity of the canine kingdom. We witness Fido’s many moods from playful, perky scamp to quiet and constant companion. Ranging from daring little imps to lumbering and gentle beasts, Erwitt’s images unveil the quirkiness that makes these creatures so beloved while combining an unerring sense of composition with the magic of the moment.

Elliott Erwitt’s masterpiece is now available in a handy format and an unbeatable price

Originally published in hardcover in 2009, this abridged, flexi-cover edition highlights the best of Erwitt's collection of photographs of this magnificent metropolis.

A wonderful addition to teNeues' Elliott Erwitt series and a must-have for lovers of Rome and its people.

Intriguing images from a master photographer. An ideal gift for lovers of New York and its spirit

Elliott Erwitt’s glimpses of New York City are sometimes gritty, sometimes elegant, yet always true to life. His monochromatic tribute to the Big Apple contains all the shadings of this vital metropolis. Capturing the true diversity that makes this city great, this selection of images spans Erwitt’s career, including many previously unseen works from the ’50s and ’60s. It is a memorable tribute to a great city and a reflection of a great photographer’s genius.

Essential for all lovers of Paris and all things Parisian
A wonderful addition to the Elliott Erwitt series by teNeues

Yes, we’ll always have Paris and who better to capture all its moods than the inimitable Elliott Erwitt? With a keen eye for the real city, Erwitt sees beyond the tourist clichés. Whether the mightiest of monuments or the charm of la vie quotidienne this master photographer chronicles it all. Alternating intimate details with grand vistas, Erwitt captures the true flavor of la metropole.

Born in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt arrived in the U.S. in the late 1930s. Establishing himself in the ’40s and ’50s as a leading magazine photographer, he joined the prestigious Magnum agency in 1953. In addition to his work in magazines, he achieved great success as an advertising photographer and filmmaker. He currently lives in New York City — but spends a great deal of time in Paris.

One of the leading photographers of his generation, Elliott Erwitt (b.1928) has been taking pictures since the late 1940s. A member of the prestigious Magnum agency since 1954, he has photographed all over the world and his images have been the subject of many books and exhibitions.

Containing over 500 pictures, over half of which have never been published before, Elliott Erwitt Snaps is a unique and comprehensive survey of his work. From famous images such as Nikita Khrushchev and Richard Nixon arguing in Moscow in 1959 and Marilyn Monroe with the cast of the movie The Misfits, to his many more personal images of places, things, people and animals, Erwitt's unmistakable, often witty, style gives us a snapshot of the famous and the ordinary, the strange and the mundane over a period of more than half a century, through the lens of one of the period's finest image-makers.

The book is arranged in nine chapters, each with a one-word title: Look, Move, Play, Read, Rest, Touch, Tell, Point, Stand. For Erwitt, whose photography is a study and celebration of life, these are the basic actions of life - the things people do. The photographs are not intended to illustrate the words, but the words act as a means of grouping and organizing, making broad connections and also playing with pun and ambiguity, in keeping with the visual games Erwitt plays.

About the Author:

One of the greatest image makers of his generation, Elliott Erwitt (b.1928) describes himself as 'a professional photographer by trade and an amateur photographer by vocation.' A member of Magnum since 1954, his camera has taken him all over the globe and his pictures have been the subject of many books and exhibitions worldwide. Artist and documenter, his work spans many traditions, subjects and approaches to photography.

Photographic master Elliott Erwitt has created many noteworthy portraits of womankind over the years.

Regarding Women is Elliott Erwitt’s evocative personal tribute to female strength, intelligence, and beauty. Conveying respect, admiration, and sometimes awe, these photographs portray all the complex elements that make up the feminine nature, whether formidable and tenacious, or occasionally capricious and coy. Through capturing their many varied facets, Erwitt shares his insights into how all kinds of women make their way in — not to mention their mark on — the world. The archival material spans several generations, with many images not previously published or rarely seen before. In these pages, readers will find romance and glamour, touches of sensuality as well as much affection, and those disarming flashes of candid everyday humor that are so quintessentially Erwitt.

 - From everyday settings to movie stars on the town, Erwitt presents his homage to women across the globe
 - Another compelling addition to any collection of Erwitt’s work
 - An ideal gift for women — and their admirers!
 - On April 23rd, 2015 Elliott Erwitt will receive the 2015 Sony World Photography Award for Outstanding Contribution to Photography

In the persona of André S. Solidor, veteran photographer Elliott Erwitt plunges deeply into the kookier excesses of contemporary photography.

Connotation, denotation, “relevance,” André S. Solidor has covered all the bases. Solidor’s “best masterpiece to date” features an “exuberantly eclectic” selection of topics — smoking fish heads, pneumatic mannequins in incongruous poses, not to mention some “up-close and personal” shots of Solidor himself. Plus for all you postmodernist groupies out there, there’s context and commentary galore. Did we mention the gratuitous nudity?

 - A satirical spoof of contemporary art photography
 - The perfect gift for all bewildered by art that means too much and gives too little

Containing over 500 pictures, this is a comprehensive survey of the work of photographer Elliott Erwitt. It features his famous images like Nikita Kruschev and Richard Nixon arguing in Moscow in 1959 and Marilyn Monroe with the cast of the movie "The Misfits", along with many more personal images of places, things, people and animals. Erwitt's unmistakable, often witty style gives us a snapshot of the famous and the ordinary, the strange and the mundane over a period of more than half a century. The foreword is written by Murray Sayle and there are chapter introductions by Charles Flowers. Both writers are personal friends and admirers of Erwitt. Broken into nine chapters with single word titles such as "Read", "Move", "Play" and "Tell", the images in each chapter relate to the title, sometimes literally, sometimes obliquely, sometimes punningly and often ambiguously - in keeping with Erwitt's playful style.

Альбом состоит из более 500 фотографий, более чем половина которых никогда не издавались прежде. Эллиот Эрвитт: простые снимки (Elliott Erwitt: Snaps) - уникальный и всесторонний обзор работы великого мастера. В книге можно увидеть самые разные его творения: от культовых фотографий, таких как спор Никиты Хрущева и Ричарда Никсона в Москве в 1959 и Мэрилин Монро на съемках фильма «Неприкаянные», до менее знаменитых фотографии, которые мастер делал в основном для себя: фотографии мест, вещей, людей и животных, которые понравились ему. Целая эпоха жизни Америки и мира представлена в этом альбоме сквозь призму остроумного взгляда этого мудрого и талантливого человека.

Книга состоит из девяти глав, каждая имеет название, состоящее всего лишь из одного глагола: Смотри, Двигайся, Играй, Читай, Отдыхай, Прикасайся, Говори, Показывай, Стой. Этим самым Elliot Erwitt говорит нам о том, что важно для него в искусстве фотографии: основные поступки, такие простые и необходимые, которые составляют нашу жизнь. И не фотографии в этом альбоме должны иллюстрировать слова, а слова поясняют значение каждой из фотографий. Слова - такие остроумные и двусмысленные, как и визуальные игры мастера.

This elegant, large-format volume presents twenty masters of photography via 300 extraordinary authorial photographs, providing a broad yet accessible overview of twentieth-century photography.

From Man Rays pioneering experimentations to the elegant and provocative fashion shots of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts, this volume showcases masters of their craft across different photographic genres, from reportage and documentary to art and portraiture to fashion and glamour photography.

For each artist featured, a 22-page portfolio of their iconic images provides a comprehensive overview of their oeuvre.

Each section opens with an insightful introduction to the masters work and includes a concise biography of the photographer. Images are accompanied by insightful, engaging commentary from the specialist authors and contextualized by original essays that shed light on the stories, motivations, and techniques behind each shot.

Featuring a striking, elegant design and large format, Master Photographers brings a host of stunning works into sharp focus and incorporates a truly international cast of photographers.

From French masters such as Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson, to the wit and charm of Englishman Martin Parr, via the provocative oeuvre of Japanese photographer Araki Nobuyoshi, and the powerful portraits of Americans Walker Evans and Elliot Erwitt, this volume provides a fascinating insight into the work of the most innovative and important photographers of recent times.

A discerning introduction to and a celebration of the legendary masters of twentieth-century photography, this volume is perfect for amateurs and aficionados alike.

Master Photographers features the work of Araki Nobuyoshi, Gabriele Basilico, Margaret Bourke-White, Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Elliott Erwitt, Walker Evans, Mario Giacomelli, Mimmo Jodice, William Klein, Peter Lindbergh, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, James Nachtwey, Helmut Newton, Martin Parr, Herb Ritts, Sebastiao Salgado, and August Sander.

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Люди определившие фотоискусство 20-го века. Культовые снимки лучших фотографов своего времени. Знаменательные кадры и их создатели, разнообразие жанров и тематик. Все это собрано под одной обложкой в великолепно оформленном издании.

300 великолепных авторских фотографий от двадцатки лучших мастеров своего времени собрано в первоклассную крупноформатную книгу. Эта коллекция – прекрасный толковый обзор фотографии 20-го века. От новаторских экспериментов Ман Рея до элегантных и провокационных фешн-снимков Хельмута Ньютона и Херба Ритца, в этом солидном издании представлены работы двадцати легендарных фотографов, поистине мастеров своего дела в совершенно разных жанрах – от фоторепортажей и документальной фотографии до художественной и портретной съемки.

Портфолио каждого фотографа, представленного здесь, включает подборку его самых выдающихся снимков, информацию о его творческом наследии в целом, краткую биографию и комментарий к каждой из выбранных фотографий. Элегантный дизайн книги и ее большой формат позволяют в полной мере насладиться этими культовыми снимками. Вас ждут фотографии, сыгравшие ключевую роль в фотоискусстве, сформировавшие и превратившие этот жанр в то, чем он является теперь.

Вас ждет звездная двадцатка легенд фотографии -  Нобуёси Араки, Габриеле Базилико, Маргарет Бурк-Уайт, Роберт Капа, Анри Картье-Брессон, Робер Дуано, Эллиотт Эрвитт, Уокер Эванс, Марио Джакомелли, Миммо Йодиче, Уильям Кляйн, Питер Линдберг, Ман Рэй, Роберт Мэпплторп, Джеймс Нахтвей, Хельмут Ньютон, Мартин Парр, Херб Ритц, Себастио Сальгадо и Август Зандер.

A collection of witty photographs of dogs by Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt.

• A much-admired collection of witty, humorous images of dogs photographed over 50 years by the acclaimed Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt
• A fun, must-have item for all dog lovers, these charming images reveal why the dog is man's best friend
• Features thousands of young and old, wild and domestic dogs; Poodles, Airedales and Highland Terriers; dogs at play and rest; on beaches, hearthrugs, riverbanks, sofas and park benches

About the Author:

One of the greatest image makers of his generation, Elliott Erwitt (b.1928) describes himself as 'a professional photographer by trade and an amateur photographer by vocation.' A member of Magnum since 1954, his camera has taken him all over the globe and his pictures have been the subject of many books and exhibitions worldwide. Artist and documenter, his work spans many traditions, subjects and approaches to photography.

P G Wodehouse was an English humorist who wrote novels, short stories, plays, lyrics and essays, all with the same light touch of gentle satire. He was a great admirer of Elliott Erwitt's work during his lifetime.

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Здесь собрано полтысячи фотографий самых разных собак: эрдельтерьеры, хайленд-терьеры, пудели, таксы...

Альбомчик делится на горизонтальные и вертикальные снимки - удобная и приятная мелочь - с указанием места и года.

Сэр Пэлем Грэнвил Вудхауз, который был большим поклонником Эллиота Эрвитта, пишет в небольшом вступительном слове к изданию: "Как же великолепны эти фотографии! Так и хочется на них смотреть. В его галерее нет ни одного «натурщика», который бы не растопил вам сердце".

"Meine Schüchternheit hat dazu beigetragen, dass ich Photograph wurde. In der High School stellte ich fest, dass die Kamera einen in Situationen bringt, wo man eigentlich nicht hingehört. Damals waren es die Abschlussbälle; heute sind es das Weiße Haus und die Hinterzimmer des Kreml ..." Elliott Erwitt, seit den 50er Jahren Magnum-Mitglied und zeitweise Präsident und Vizepräsident der legendären Agentur, wurde 1928 als Kind russischer Einwanderer in Paris geboren, wuchs in Mailand auf und emigrierte 1939 mit seinen Eltern in die USA. Wie alle Magnum-Photographen seiner Generation ist er sein Leben lang in der Welt zu Hause gewesen - und sein Leben lang "schüchtern" geblieben: ein Photograph, der den Ereignissen nicht nachjagt, sondern die Ereignisse auf sich zukommen lässt, abwartend, beobachtend, bereit für die großen und die kleinen Momente im Leben, die privaten und die offiziellen, die traurigen und komischen. Vor allem seine hintersinnigen, liebenswert ironischen Schnappschüsse haben ihn berühmt und weltweit populär gemacht. Unser 1997 erstmals erschienener Band, den er selbst zusammenstellte und den wir jetzt in 2. Auflage vorlegen, enthält die Ikonen seines reichen Lebenswerks - die offiziellen Arbeiten für Magnum und viele seiner personal exposures, jener "persönlichen" Bilder, die seinen Ruhm begründeten.

Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt is known for his candid black-and-white shots of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings. First published in 1997 and designed by the artist himself, this reprint presents his official Magnum pictures and many “personal exposures”.