Henri Cartier-Bresson 'à propos de Paris' Postcard Book (1995)

his beautifully crafted postcard book brings together a selection of quiet, poetic moments captured in Paris by the legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Originally released in Japan, the book is accompanied by bilingual text in Japanese and French, and features a minimalist, elegant design—perfect for gifting, collecting, or personal inspiration.

Cartier-Bresson, known for his philosophy of the "decisive moment," had an unmatched ability to seize fleeting scenes in everyday life. And Paris, his lifelong muse, appears here not as a postcard cliché but as a living, breathing city: full of tension, gesture, light, and nuance. This small volume features ten of his classic black-and-white photographs, highlighting intimate street encounters, architectural perspectives, and human figures frozen in time.

The set is hand-bound with silver cord and comes with the original kraft paper envelope, preserving the delicate charm of its initial release. It also includes a printed excerpt of Cartier-Bresson’s handwritten reflections on photography—words that echo his quiet philosophy of seeing:

“To take a photograph is to align the head, the eye and the heart.
It’s a way of life.”
— Henri Cartier-Bresson