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HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON (1908 - 2004) French photographer considered to be the father of modern photojournalism. He was an early adopter of 35 mm format, and the master of candid photography. He helped develop the "street photography" or "real life reportage" style that has influenced generations of photographers who followed. His book Decisive Moment: Photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson (Simon & Schuster, New York) July 1952. 11" x 14". Pages unnumbered. Insert with captions present. A superb compilation of some of Cartier-Bresson's finest images, inscribed on the front flyleaf to noted film and theater columnist Leonard Lyons ("The Lyons Den"): "To Leonard Lyons in remembrance of the night clubs night during which all decisive moments were due to you. Very cordially, Henri Cartier-Bresson". Beneath the inscription Cartier-Bresson adds a large blank canvas hanging from a nail in the wall, noting beneath: "Space reserved for colour and water". Dust jacket split torn in many places, covers a bit torn with gutters starting to crack, chip at top of spine and spine ends and corners bumped, still quite good with contents excellent.