Eugène Atget et al.: Eugène Atget

The "Yeolhwadang Photography Pocket Series," which introduces the lives and works of carefully selected representative photographers from Korea and abroad, has consistently been loved for its compact format and affordable price. The charm of these pocket-sized photo books is special, with readers saying they have developed a love for collecting them one by one, find comfort flipping through them on their commutes or travels, or give them as heartfelt gifts to loved ones. Although small in size, its content is professional and substantial. From essays on the artist written by prominent critics and writers of the time, to major works accompanied by captions, and even a chronology summarizing the photographer's entire life, it is worthy of being called a "small museum of photographic art." Starting with the 41st volume in 2017, the series improved upon previous shortcomings with a new design and binding, and these changes have been applied to subsequent revised editions and new releases. The revised edition of *Eugène Atget*, published this time, is also being re-released with a new cover and updated information to correct errors and provide the latest updates. Eugène Atget (1857–1927) left behind over ten thousand photographs capturing the streets and small merchants of Paris. He referred to his photographs, which originated from the humble intention of providing records to be preserved in libraries or museums, as "records for artists." However, he went beyond merely compiling a catalog of cultural heritage to elevate its spirit, going so far as to record his own experiences with exceptional sensitivity. By depicting Parisian rag pickers and back alleys with a gaze stripped of sentimentality, he placed them on the same level as Paris's monumental culture. This amounts to bringing personal history into history and offering a personal response to history.

Korean title: 외젠 앗제

Korean author: 외젠 앗제 외

Korean publisher: 열화당

ISBN-13: 9788930106566