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The book *La France de Profil* was published by the Guilde du Livre in 1952 and is the result of a collaboration between the American photographer Paul Strand (1890–1976) and the French writer Claude Roy (1915–1997). Blending texts that explore elements of French culture with photographs, it offers a truly naturalistic portrait of postwar France. By using collages and various types of typography and calligraphy, Claude Roy provides texts of far greater value than detailed captions or descriptions that merely establish equivalences with the image. It is thus through scenes captured in various parts of the country (rural life, fields, portraits of young and old people, café terraces…) that the artists succeed in creating a continuous and unpredictable dialogue between them.
Published by the Guilde du Livre, 2001
24.7 cm 31.7 cm, in good condition,
Original publication date: 1952
The book *La France de Profil* was published by the Guilde du Livre in 1952 and is the result of a collaboration between the American photographer Paul Strand (1890–1976) and the French writer Claude Roy (1915–1997). Blending texts that explore elements of French culture with photographs, it offers a truly naturalistic portrait of postwar France. By using collages and various types of typography and calligraphy, Claude Roy provides texts of far greater value than detailed captions or descriptions that merely establish equivalences with the image. It is thus through scenes captured in various parts of the country (rural life, fields, portraits of young and old people, café terraces…) that the artists succeed in creating a continuous and unpredictable dialogue between them.
Published by the Guilde du Livre, 2001
24.7 cm 31.7 cm, in good condition,
Original publication date: 1952
