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Book Synopsis: This revealing collection of Saul Leiter’s work, much of it published here for the first time, underscores the photographer’s unique contributions to the development of twentieth-century photography and the use of color. Saul Leiter’s painterly images evoke the flow and rhythm of life on the midcentury streets of New York in luminous color, at a time when his contemporaries were shooting in black and white. His mastery of color is displayed in unconventional cityscapes in which reflections, transparency, complex framing, and mirroring effects are married to a very personal printing style, creating a unique kind of urban view; his complex and impressionistic photographs are as much about evoking an atmosphere as nailing the decisive moment. Leiter’s studio in New York’s East Village, where he lived from 1952 until his death in 2013, is now home to the Saul Leiter Foundation, which is undertaking a full-scale survey and organization of Leiter’s more than eighty thousand images with the aim of compiling his complete archive. This volume contains items discovered through this undertaking: valuable documents that reveal the secrets of Saul Leiter’s process, unpublished works, popular color works, black-and-white images that have never been published before, as well as images that hold the memories of those closest to him, taken in private. As Saul Leiter said, “photographs are often treated as capturing important moments, but they are really small fragments and memories of the world that never ends.” 247 illustrations
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Experience the captivating world of Saul Leiter with our exclusive collection, Forever Saul Leiter Book. This remarkable book showcases the unique contributions of Saul Leiter to twentieth-century photography and the revolutionary use of color. With a large selection of images published for the first time, you will have the opportunity to explore the artist's mesmerizing work and immerse yourself in his masterful portrayal of midcentury New York.
Unlike his contemporaries, who were shooting in black and white, Saul Leiter was a true pioneer of color photography. His painterly images beautifully capture the rhythm and flow of life on the streets of New York in vibrant hues. Through unconventional cityscapes that embrace reflections, transparency, complex framing, and mirroring effects, Leiter's photographs create a unique urban view that is as much about evoking an atmosphere as it is about capturing a moment.
By owning the Forever Saul Leiter Book, you will be granted a rare glimpse into the artist's process and his mastery of color. The book features previously unpublished works, black-and-white images never seen before, and even personal photographs that hold the memories of those closest to him. This comprehensive volume is a testament to Saul Leiter's artistic vision and the profound impact he has had on the world of photography.
As a bonus, your purchase of Forever Saul Leiter Book contributes to the preservation of his legacy. The Saul Leiter Foundation, housed in the artist's former studio in New York's East Village, is actively working to organize and catalog more than eighty thousand images. By supporting this project, you are helping to compile Saul Leiter's complete archive and ensure that his artistic contributions continue to inspire future generations.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of photographic history. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Saul Leiter's work and discover a world that never ends. Order your copy of Forever Saul Leiter Book today and join us in celebrating the brilliance of this legendary artist.
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