EISENSTEIN (Sergei Mikhailovich). - Lot 98

EISENSTEIN (Sergei Mikhailovich). S.M. Eisenstein. All His Films—250 Film Stills. Paris, Éditions du Chêne, undated (circa 1979–1980). Oblong quarto, publisher’s illustrated hardcover. A beautiful illustrated album dedicated to Sergei Mikhailovich Eisenstein (1898–1948), a leading figure of the Soviet avant-garde and one of the greatest innovators of cinematic language. The volume brings together nearly 250 film stills spanning his entire career, offering an exceptional visual exploration of his work. As the director of films that have become seminal works in the history of cinema — *Strike*, *Battleship Potemkin*, *October*, *The General Line*, *Alexander Nevsky*, and *Ivan the Terrible* — Eisenstein permanently revolutionized film direction through his theory of the montage of attractions, in which the clash of images produces new emotions and meanings. His influence extends far beyond cinema, profoundly shaping photography, graphic design, advertising, and the visual arts of the 20th century. Conceived as a true iconographic journey, this book highlights the power of the photogram. The reproductions allow readers to appreciate the geometric composition of the shots, the play of light, the dramatic effect of the crowds, and the precision of the framing that made Eisenstein one of the greatest stylists of the moving image. More than just a collection of illustrations, it constitutes a remarkable visual synthesis of his aesthetic. A volume sought after by both photography enthusiasts and collectors of works devoted to avant-garde cinema and Russian Constructivism. Condition: Good copy.