Sergio Larrain: Vagabond Photographer - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 050054428X ISBN 13: 9780500544280

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Sergio Larrain (1931–2012) crossed the photographic universe like a meteorite. After much travelling, his concern for purity and his attraction to meditation led him to withdraw to the Chilean countryside and live self- sufficiently. From there he began to write – concerned as he was about the need to encourage the world to wake up to its possible fate – while continuing in his deep love of photography. His work became limited to instants of enlightenment, pure moments of amazement. Sergio Larrain only published four books of his work during his lifetime, and a complete monograph of his work has never been put together. It was his choice, but this book fills that gap. Created with the full agreement of his family, it is edited by Agnès Sire, who after keeping up a long correspondence with the photographer, has worked with Magnum on preserving his estate. The selection of over 200 photographs is made up of two main axes, Latin America and Europe: Macchu Pichu, Bolivia, Chile and Valparaiso; and London, Paris and Italy. A true reflection of Larrain’s extraordinary personality, the book also features a selection of essential letters, drawings, workbooks and handwritten texts about meditation.

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Review:

Winner of the 2014 Kraszna-Krausz Photography Book Awards

A joy to look at. --The Evening Standard

Stylish and informative ... full of beautiful, often experimental street images. --The Observer

Perfectly produced ... beautifully understated design, great printing and solid scholarship ... a must-have for any serious photo library. --Number 1 on Alec Soth's 'Top 10 Photo Books of the Year', The Daily Telegraph

What a total treat ... all the classic iconic images from this wonderful photographer ... a most excellent design ... It doesn't get much better than this. --Martin Parr, Top Ten Photo Books of the Year, The Daily Telegraph and The British Journal of Photography

...fitting tribute to a photographer whose work remains both tender and forceful. --Black & White Photography

Lyrical, affirmative and endlessly enquiring photographs. --Source Magazine

[Larrain's] pictures of London, Paris and South America are among the finest I've seen this year. --The Daily Telegraph

Stylish and complete monograph forms a perfect introduction to a talent who was under-appreciated in his lifetime. A joy to discover. --The Independent on Sunday

Vagabond Photographer is a powerful collection of 200 of his most striking, poetic images. --New Statesman

A masterclass in close, intimate shooting that speaks of real connections being formed between photographer and subjects ... A deep and absorbing book. --Amateur Photographer

A magisterial survey of one of 20th-century photography's forgotten greats, and an exquisitely produced book: a masterpiece. --Kate Bush (judge, Kraszna-Krausz Awards 2014, and former Head of Barbican Art Gallery)

Stylish and complete monograph forms a perfect introduction to a talent who was under-appreciated in his lifetime. A
joy to discover. --The Independent on Sunday

Vagabond Photographer is a powerful collection of 200 of his most striking, poetic images. --New Statesman

About the Author:

Agnes Sire has been the director of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris since its creation in 2003.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 050054428X
• ISBN 13: 9780500544280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Agnès Sire