Paris
Agence France-Presse Archives
- True photographic treasures, these images combine documentary power with emotional impact, placing each work within a dual dimension: that of testimony and heritage
- An ambitious and unique collection of books, conceived as a progressive exploration of our recent, global history
- This groundbreaking partnership brings together two complementary French areas of expertise: that of a press agency capturing the world in real time since 1944, and that of a publisher giving images the time and form of a book
This book, produced in collaboration with Agence France-Presse, offers a fresh perspective on Paris through the AFP’s photographic archives. Bringing together 200 images, several of them previously unpublished, Paris: Agence France-Presse Archives traces the transformations of the capital, from the Liberation of Paris to the Notre-Dame fire in 2019, including May ’68, major construction projects, fashion shows, and scenes of everyday life. Restored and meticulously documented, these photographs reveal as much about the evolution of the city as about the evolution of photography itself. A true journey through time, this book shows how news photographs have become major witnesses to our heritage.
In 2026, the bicentennial year of photography, this book highlights the essential role of archives in transmitting history and shaping our view of the city.
Text in English and French.
- Publisher
- Editions Cercle d'Art
- ISBN
- 9782702211861
- Publish date
- 1st Mar 2027
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World excluding France
- Size
- 285 mm x 240 mm
- Pages
- 224 Pages
- Name of series
- Agence France-Presse
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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