Ed van der Elsken - Street Life - 1966-1966

"Sweet Life" – Ed van der Elsken (1966)
"Sweet Life" is a photography book published in 1966 by Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken. This projectresults from a round-the-world journey he undertook with his wife and child between 1960 and 1961. The book gathers images taken in various countries, capturing scenes of daily life, portraits and spontaneous moments.

Style and content
Ed van der Elsken is known for his humanist approach and documentary style, often imbued with emotion and proximity to his subjects. In Sweet Life, he mixes street scenes, landscapes and portraits, offering a personal and poetic look at cultural and human diversity.

Importance
This book is regarded as one of the major works of 20th-century photography. It illustrates van der Elsken's ability to tell visual stories and to convey the energy and atmosphere of the places he visited.

Some sheets detach due to the binding method. This volume should be handled with care.