ISSERMANN (Dominique). - Lot 133

ISSERMANN (Dominique). 100 Photos to Defend Press Freedom. Paris: Reporters Without Borders, May 2004. In-4, paperback. An album published by Reporters Without Borders as part of its renowned annual collection to support the defense of press freedom. This edition is dedicated to Dominique Issermann, whose portfolio is prefaced by a previously unpublished text by Philippe Sollers. One of the most important photographers of her generation, Dominique Issermann has built a unique body of work that blends fashion, portraiture, landscape, and fine art photography. Her instantly recognizable aesthetic plays on wide-open spaces, natural light, and a black-and-white palette of rare softness, while leaving ample room for the silence and poetry of the images. The photographs gathered here bear witness to this constant quest for timeless beauty, whether in seascapes, nudes, portraits, or commissioned work for leading international magazines. Like all volumes published by Reporters Without Borders, this book is supplemented by a comprehensive report on the state of press freedom worldwide in 2003, documenting imprisoned journalists, violations of freedom of the press, and the organization’s initiatives. All proceeds from this publication were used to fund Reporters Without Borders’ missions. Very good copy.