RARE ASSOCIATION COPY OF BOUBAT’S PRÉFERÉES, INSCRIBED TO CLOSE FRIEND, NOTED PHOTOGRAPHER PETER TURNLEY

BOUBAT, Édouard. Préferées. [Favorites]. (Paris): Contrejour, (1980). Quarto, original stiff cream photographic wrappers. $300.

First edition, inscribed on the title page to Boubat’s longtime friend and colleague, acclaimed photojournalist Peter Turnley, “Pour Peter, l’Ami des bons et des mauvais jours, Edouard, 26 mai 95” (To Peter, friend of good and bad days, Edouard, May 26, 95), with 53 full-page duotones.

“Édouard Boubat is one of the most distinguished photographers in the post-WWII period. Praised for his remarkable reportage” (McDarrah, 49), Boubat “earned the nickname of peace correspondent, given to him by the French poet Jacques Prevert.” This rare association copy of Préferées reflects Boubat’s passion for capturing “the beauty of life, wherever he found it” (New York Times). With commentaries in French by Claude Nori and Boubat. First edition, published in wrappers only, issued without dust jacket. From the collection of award-winning Newsweek photojournalist Peter Turnley, who was befriended by Boubat early in his career, leading to a valued friendship of over 20 years.

Images clean and fresh, lightest soiling to bright wrappers. A lovely association copy in about fine condition.