Saul Leiter - Saul Leiter 100 Años - 2023
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Published to mark the centenary of Saul Leiter's birth, this comprehensive retrospective traces the life and artistic legacy of one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. A true visual poet, Leiter's distinctive vision has secured his place among the defining figures of modern photography.
The book spans the full breadth of his creative output, from his contemplative street photographs of New York City and pioneering fashion photography to his intimate black-and-white nudes, paintings, painted photographs and self-portraits. It also offers an unprecedented look into Leiter's personal archive, presenting contact sheets, sketchbooks, notebooks and personal documents that reveal the creative process behind his quietly revolutionary work.
Produced in close collaboration with the Saul Leiter Foundation, this ambitious volume features a wealth of previously unpublished material, shedding fresh light on both the artist's life and his remarkable career. By bringing together celebrated images with archival discoveries, the publication provides a richer understanding of the many facets of Leiter's artistic practice.
Born in 1923, Saul Leiter remained largely overlooked until 1993, when Howard Greenberg organized an exhibition of his black-and-white photographs at his New York gallery. During the following decade, the rediscovery of Leiter's early colour photography transformed his reputation, establishing him as a pioneering figure whose lyrical approach to colour, light and composition redefined the possibilities of photography. Today, his photographs and publications continue to inspire new generations, confirming his status as one of the medium's most enduring and beloved artists.
Alongside the archival material, the volume includes insightful essays by Adam Harrison Levy, Michael Greenberg and Lou Goppard, who explore Leiter's life, artistic philosophy, his unique vision of New York street photography and his groundbreaking contribution to fashion photography. Conceived to accompany a major retrospective exhibition, this beautifully produced publication stands as the definitive reference on Saul Leiter's life and work, making it an essential addition to any library of Photography Books.
Seller's Story
Dartbooks is a specialized photography bookshop based in Barcelona, dedicated to photobooks, rare and out-of-print editions, and historically significant publications. With a strong focus on Japanese photography, Dartbooks was founded to provide continuity to a field that requires depth, expertise, and careful curation.
The bookshop was established after the closure of Kowasa, a landmark reference for photography books in Spain. Its disappearance left a clear gap for photographers, collectors, and institutions in need of a space with a serious and knowledgeable approach to the photobook. Dartbooks emerged in response to that need, not as a replacement, but as part of the natural evolution of a cultural ecosystem.
Dartbooks operates with a curatorial mindset, shaped by long-term engagement with photography and book collecting. The project functions as a book hunting platform for collectors, professionals, and libraries worldwide, and also provides advisory support to other bookshops seeking to develop coherent and specialized photography collections.
The catalogue includes new publications, rare and out-of-print titles, monographs, retrospectives, self-published works, signed copies, and editions produced directly by photographers through their own imprints. The selection reflects a sustained commitment to photography as a form of visual narration, where images construct meaning beyond text.
Although rooted in the Gràcia neighbourhood of Barcelona, Dartbooks serves an international audience. Its community includes collectors, professionals, and institutions from France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and beyond, both through the physical space and the online platform.
Dartbooks understands the photobook not merely as an object of consumption, but as a cultural artifact that documents artistic practices, historical contexts, and personal visions. The bookshop functions simultaneously as a place of discovery, an archive in constant growth, and a point of connection between photographers, publishers, and readers.
Published to mark the centenary of Saul Leiter's birth, this comprehensive retrospective traces the life and artistic legacy of one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. A true visual poet, Leiter's distinctive vision has secured his place among the defining figures of modern photography.
The book spans the full breadth of his creative output, from his contemplative street photographs of New York City and pioneering fashion photography to his intimate black-and-white nudes, paintings, painted photographs and self-portraits. It also offers an unprecedented look into Leiter's personal archive, presenting contact sheets, sketchbooks, notebooks and personal documents that reveal the creative process behind his quietly revolutionary work.
Produced in close collaboration with the Saul Leiter Foundation, this ambitious volume features a wealth of previously unpublished material, shedding fresh light on both the artist's life and his remarkable career. By bringing together celebrated images with archival discoveries, the publication provides a richer understanding of the many facets of Leiter's artistic practice.
Born in 1923, Saul Leiter remained largely overlooked until 1993, when Howard Greenberg organized an exhibition of his black-and-white photographs at his New York gallery. During the following decade, the rediscovery of Leiter's early colour photography transformed his reputation, establishing him as a pioneering figure whose lyrical approach to colour, light and composition redefined the possibilities of photography. Today, his photographs and publications continue to inspire new generations, confirming his status as one of the medium's most enduring and beloved artists.
Alongside the archival material, the volume includes insightful essays by Adam Harrison Levy, Michael Greenberg and Lou Goppard, who explore Leiter's life, artistic philosophy, his unique vision of New York street photography and his groundbreaking contribution to fashion photography. Conceived to accompany a major retrospective exhibition, this beautifully produced publication stands as the definitive reference on Saul Leiter's life and work, making it an essential addition to any library of Photography Books.
Seller's Story
Dartbooks is a specialized photography bookshop based in Barcelona, dedicated to photobooks, rare and out-of-print editions, and historically significant publications. With a strong focus on Japanese photography, Dartbooks was founded to provide continuity to a field that requires depth, expertise, and careful curation.
The bookshop was established after the closure of Kowasa, a landmark reference for photography books in Spain. Its disappearance left a clear gap for photographers, collectors, and institutions in need of a space with a serious and knowledgeable approach to the photobook. Dartbooks emerged in response to that need, not as a replacement, but as part of the natural evolution of a cultural ecosystem.
Dartbooks operates with a curatorial mindset, shaped by long-term engagement with photography and book collecting. The project functions as a book hunting platform for collectors, professionals, and libraries worldwide, and also provides advisory support to other bookshops seeking to develop coherent and specialized photography collections.
The catalogue includes new publications, rare and out-of-print titles, monographs, retrospectives, self-published works, signed copies, and editions produced directly by photographers through their own imprints. The selection reflects a sustained commitment to photography as a form of visual narration, where images construct meaning beyond text.
Although rooted in the Gràcia neighbourhood of Barcelona, Dartbooks serves an international audience. Its community includes collectors, professionals, and institutions from France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and beyond, both through the physical space and the online platform.
Dartbooks understands the photobook not merely as an object of consumption, but as a cultural artifact that documents artistic practices, historical contexts, and personal visions. The bookshop functions simultaneously as a place of discovery, an archive in constant growth, and a point of connection between photographers, publishers, and readers.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Photography
Book title
Saul Leiter 100 Años
Author/ Illustrator
Saul Leiter
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
2023
Height
30.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
25.4 cm
Language
Spanish
Original language
Yes
Publisher
RM
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
324
