DOISNEAU (Robert). - Lot 87

DOISNEAU (Robert). Writers as Seen by Robert Doisneau (1942–1986). Paris, Maison de Balzac, 1986. Quarto, paperback, illustrated cover. Catalog of the exhibition held at the Maison de Balzac from November 7 to December 30, 1986, as part of the City of Paris’s Month of Photography. This publication is the first issue of the Dossiers de la Maison de Balzac. The book brings together nearly half a century of portraits of writers taken by Robert Doisneau, from the years of the Occupation through the mid-1980s. It features leading figures of French and international literature—novelists, poets, essayists, and playwrights—captured in their everyday surroundings: at their desks, in a café, at home, or in the places that inspire their creative work. Far from the official portrait, Doisneau favors closeness and intimacy. His gaze, marked by simplicity, humor, and kindness, reveals not only the faces but also the gestures, silences, and work habits of his subjects. Together, these images form a true panorama of postwar French literary life. Richly illustrated with black-and-white reproductions printed on high-quality paper, this catalog remains a standard reference for fans of Robert Doisneau, as well as for collectors of writers’ portraits and bibliophiles, due to the numerous literary figures featured within. Condition: Very good copy.