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title: "Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century"
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# 4.8/5 star acclaim Rich, collectible edition Iconic photography legacy Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century

**Price:** $315
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Capture the essence of modern photography’s legend — own a piece of visual history!

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- **What is this?** Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century
- **How much does it cost?** $315 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Academic Goldmine:** Highly praised by scholars for its deep exploration of surrealism and existentialism through photography.
- • **A Coveted Collector’s Item:** Ranks among top photography monographs, making it a must-have for professionals and art aficionados alike.
- • **Highly Rated by the Community:** Boasts a stellar 4.8/5 rating from 130 reviews, reflecting its timeless appeal and quality.
- • **Curated for the Discerning Reader:** A used book in good condition, perfect for collectors and photography enthusiasts seeking authentic insights.
- • **Masterpiece of Visual Storytelling:** Dive into the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, the pioneer of candid photography and Magnum co-founder.

## Overview

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century is a highly acclaimed used book that showcases the seminal works of one of photography’s greatest masters. With a 4.8-star rating and strong academic relevance, this collectible edition offers deep insights into surrealism and existentialism, making it essential for photography professionals, scholars, and serious collectors.

## Description

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century : Galassi, Peter: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: One of the greats of photography. - HCB is one of the great seminal photographers associated with the Magnum foundation. To understand the essence of photography his work has to be delicately viewed and reviewed. Simply, he was the best. I bought this book to source valuable information and references for my dissertation which focussed on surrealism and existentialism.
Review: Great book - Excellent book ...

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,993,470 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,155 in Individual Photographer Monographs 7,970 in Photography Collections & Exhibitions 18,924 in Individual Artists |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the greats of photography.
*by W***P on 12 February 2014*

HCB is one of the great seminal photographers associated with the Magnum foundation. To understand the essence of photography his work has to be delicately viewed and reviewed. Simply, he was the best. I bought this book to source valuable information and references for my dissertation which focussed on surrealism and existentialism.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by L***L on 18 April 2018*

Excellent book ...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent
*by T***N on 23 November 2015*

Quick delivery, excellent product

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*