Varios fotógrafos - Formes nues - 1935-1935

Formes Nues (1935) - First Edition - Avant-Garde Photobook (Man Ray, Brassaï, Moholy-Nagy)
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Original spiral-bound edition. 96 master photogravures. Excellent condition with vintage Ex Libris.
Description:
Exceptional copy of the legendary first edition of "Formes Nues", published in Paris in 1935 by Éditions d'Art Graphique et Photographique under the direction of Albert Mentzel and Albert Roux. This work is considered one of the most influential nude and avant-garde photobooks of the 20th century, a milestone of the "New Vision" photographic movement.
The volume gathers 96 heliogravures of extraordinary printing quality and contrast, with masterworks by the era’s most revolutionary photographers: Man Ray (who also designed the iconic cover), Brassaï, László Moholy-Nagy, Andreas Feininger, Edmund Kesting, André Kertész, René Zuber, and Laure Albin Guillot, among others.
Condition Report:
Overall: Very Good+ to Near Fine. A remarkably clean and tight copy for its age.
Binding: Retains its original iconic metal spiral binding, complete, well-aligned, and without any missing loops (extremely rare for this fragile format).
Covers: Original card cover with Man Ray’s design is well-preserved. Shows minor creasing and light corner wear due to age, but the deep black and bright orange typography remain vivid.
Interior: Clean interior pages, with deep contrast on the plates and free from severe foxing or moisture stains.
Special Feature: Includes a beautiful, artistic vintage Ex Libris pasted onto the left flyleaf, depicting the classical relief of Kairos (Opportunity), adding a wonderful bibliophile character to the copy.
Technical Details:
Year of Publication: 1935
Publisher: Éditions d'Art Graphique et Photographique, Paris.
Edition: First Edition.
Format: Spiral binding (Mechanical binding / Wire-O).
Pages: Introductory text + 96 separate photogravure plates
Language: French.
An essential lot for collectors of rare photobooks and enthusiasts of 20th-century avant-garde photography. Shipped fully insured and securely packed.

FORMES NUES. bound with photos by Brassaï, Andreas Feininger, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Edmund Kesting a. Man Ray.
Description
Edited by Albert Mentzel and Albert Roux, Editions d'Art Graphique et Photographique, Paris 1935. First edition. With photos by Brassaï, Andreas Feininger, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Edmund Kesting and Man Ray, among others
Title / Title: Formes Nues
Year / Year: 1935
Place of publication / Place of Publication: Paris, France
Publisher / Publisher: Éditions d'Art Graphique et Photographique
Distribution / Distribution: Omnium Graphique
Photographers included / Featured Photographers: Man Ray, Brassaï, André Kertész, František Drtikol, Herbert List, Dora Maar, Laure Albin Guillot, Raoul Hausmann, László Moholy-Nagy, Florence Henri, among others.
Format / Format: Original metal spiral binding with illustrated card covers. Cover with photogravure by Man Ray.
Content / Content: 96 reproductions of artistic nude images in heliogravure.
DESCRIPTION IN SPANISH (For the catalog of Catawiki)
Lot Title: Formes Nues (1935) - Man Ray cover - First Edition Complete
Description:
Exceptional and highly sought-after copy of the first edition of the famous avant-garde photobook Formes Nues, published in Paris in 1935. This work is a milestone of 20th-century photography and the Surrealist movement. It gathers a portfolio of 96 high-quality heliogravure plates, showing works by masters such as Man Ray (author of the iconic cover photo), Brassaï, André Kertész, László Moholy-Nagy and Dora Maar.
Conservation status: Very Good Condition (VGC). The copy is completely clean and 100% complete, with all 96 interior plates and the text pages intact. The fragile original metal spiral binding (Reliure Spirale Brevetée) is intact, firm and preserves its structure without tears or loose sheets, an extremely rare condition for this type of edition. The covers show minimal edge wear due to aging, preserving the original tones and printing contrasts. A true museum piece for collectors of historical photobooks.
DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH / ENGLISH DESCRIPTION (For international bidders)
Lot Title: Formes Nues (1935) - Cover by Man Ray - First Edition Complete
Description: Exceptional and highly sought-after copy of the first edition of the famous avant-garde photobook Formes Nues, published in Paris in 1935. This work stands as a landmark of 20th-century photography and the Surrealist movement. It features a curated portfolio of 96 high-quality photogravure (heliogravure) plates, showcasing masterpieces by iconic artists such as Man Ray (who shot the famous cover artwork), Brassaï, André Kertész, László Moholy-Nagy, and Dora Maar.
Condition Report: Very Good Condition. The book is internally clean and 100% complete, including all 96 photographic plates and original text pages. The fragile original metal spiral binding (Reliure Spirale Brevetée) remains completely intact, firm, and undamaged, with no tears to the paper perforations or loose pages—a condition flaw that is extremely rare for this fragile publication. The pictorial wrappers show only minimal age-related wear to the edges, preserving excellent contrast and depth in the prints. A true museum-quality piece for rare photobook collectors.