Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment

A new edition of one of the most important and genre-defining photobooks of the twentieth century.

The Decisive MomentImages à la SauvetteImages à la SauvetteThe book, which reveals the intrinsic duality of Henri Cartier-Bresson''s work, the combination of intimate interpretation with documentary observation, received tremendous critical acclaim within the art world and is considered a "bible for photographers," in the words of photographer Robert Capa. It remains an essential reference for photographers to this day.The original book, now out of print, has become a collector''s item. The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson sought to make this classic photography book accessible again, in a smaller and practical format, at an affordable price. The latest print features the same material as the original 1952 edition, and is accompanied by a comprehensive study of the book''s making, its enduring popularity, and the considerations behind its title, written by Clément Chéroux, director of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.