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Photos from the 1970s

Photos from the 1970s

Agence France-Presse

By (author) Christophe Calais

$35.00

Publishing 4th May 2027
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  • 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 devoted to major decades, 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
Full Description

The photographic archives of Agence France-Presse are among the most valuable visual records of our contemporary history. This book, published by Éditions Cercle d’Art, brings together a selection of photographs that defined the 1970s, from the fall of Saigon to the death of General Franco, from the 1973 oil crisis to the 1972 Munich Olympics. Far more than an archival book, Photos from the 1970s builds a genuine photographic narrative in which each image illuminates its era through both documentary value and aesthetic power. On the occasion of the bicentenary of photography in 2026, this volume highlights the importance of photojournalism in transmitting our collective memory and understanding the present.

Text in English and French.

About the Author

For over 30 years, Christophe Calais has dedicated his work to news imagery and storytelling. After covering numerous international conflicts, notably in Rwanda, he worked with several major press outlets before joining the Magnum agency, where he became editor-in-chief. Since 2021, he has been responsible for showcasing Agence France-Presse's photographic heritage, overseeing projects dedicated to the Agency's archives, their restoration, and their dissemination. Author of several books and curator of exhibitions, he champions an approach to photojournalism that combines documentary rigor, an auteur's perspective, and the transmission of visual memory.

Specifications
Publisher
Editions Cercle d'Art
ISBN
9782702212233
Publish date
4th May 2027
Binding
Hardback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
7.48 in x 9.45 in
Pages
192 Pages
Name of series
Agence France-Presse
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