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Gail Albert Halaban: Paris Views Hardcover – Illustrated, October 31, 2014

by Gail Albert Halaban (Author, Photographer), Christian Caujolle (Introduction), Cathy R&#xe9my (Contributor)

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"Gail Albert Halaban: Paris Views" is a continuation of Halaban's 2012 series "Out My Window." In this new set of images, Halaban shifts her focus from New York to Paris--while continuing to steady her gaze through the windows of her neighbors and others in the community. The photographs, taken between 2012 and 2013, feature cinematic atmospheres and intimate domestic stills. Through Halaban's lens, the viewer is welcomed into the private worlds of ordinary people. The photographs in "Paris Views" explore the conventions and tensions of urban lifestyles, the blurring between reality and fantasy, feelings of isolation in the city and the intimacies of home and daily life. In these meticulously directed, window-framed versions of reality, Halaban allows the viewer to create his or her own fictions about the characters, activities and interiors illuminated within. This invitation to imagine renders the characters and settings both personal and mysterious.
Gail Albert Halaban (born 1970) received a MFA in photography from Yale. She has taught at the Pasadena Art Center, the International Center of Photography and Yale, among other notable institutions. She has been included in group shows and featured in solo exhibitions internationally and received a Lucie award in 2007. Her most recent book, "Out My Window," was published by PowerHouse in 2012. She is represented by Edwynn Houk Gallery in New York.

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120 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Aperture
Publication date

October 31, 2014
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11.3 x 0.8 x 14.9 inches
ISBN-10

1597113026
ISBN-13

978-1597113021
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..a strikingly intimate vignette of urban life.--David Alexander Arnold"Travel + Leisure" (10/10/2014)

A big part of the book's pleasure, especially for American readers, is that it allows us to imagine being these Parisians' neighbor, gazing out from a romantic Marais garret or chic St.-Germain pied-à-terre, and to daydream about a life lived with these views.--Julie Coe"Architectural Digest" (11/04/2014)

The beauty of the images is unquestionable. Beautifully composed and perfectly exposed so that the surroundings, the building, and its residents all complement each other, every photo is peaceful and candid.--DL Cade"Petapixel" (10/29/2014)

About the Author

Gail Albert Halaban received an MFA in photography from Yale University, where she was mentored by Gregory Crewdson. She has taught at the School of Visual Arts and International Center of Photography, both in New York, and at Yale, among other notable institutions. She has been included in both group and solo exhibitions internationally. Her previous book, Out My Window, was published by powerhouse Books in 2012. She is represented by Edwynn Houk Gallery in New York.

Christian Caujolle is an art critic, teacher, and curator, who was also the founder and director of Agence VU’, Paris.

Cathy Rémy is a French journalist and photo assistant at Le Monde who previously wrote about Gail Albert Halaban’s Parisian photographs for M le Magazine du Monde.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aperture; Illustrated edition (October 31, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1597113026
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1597113021
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.44 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 0.8 x 14.9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,559,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #515 in City Photography
- #862 in Photography Collections & Exhibitions (Books)
- #918 in Individual Photographer Monographs

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Voyuer's look at the world

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019

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This Artist has created almost a new genre of voyeuristic pictures that gives a glimpse into the lives of city dwellers in beautiful locations. Of course she REALLY did get permission to get these photos that are taken into the flats, but it still has you scouring the photos for every little detail of the location... I would wholeheartedly recommend this work.

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Pretty pictures, but misses the point

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016

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I was really looking forward to this book, since I love Paris, its architecture and its crazy, lovely inhabitants, however, it was kind of a disappointment. The photo are really nice and give a beautiful image of the city and it's diversity, but the scene's within those buildings felt very much staged or acted out. Because of this, the book misses authenticity and that's a shame.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016

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Gorgeous photography and very interesting book. Takes you places that no trip to Paris or coffee table book can take you. This is a wonderful gift for the Francophiles in your life and for those who have everything.

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2018

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Gorgeous coffee table book that brings a bit of Paris into your home

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Claudia A. Defraia

I just don't like the pics

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015

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Nothing to do with the seller who sent the exact item he/she described, and did it in time. I just don't like the pics... I was hoping for something more

Luminous, backstage Paris!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014

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Gail Albert Halaban: Paris Views, a fantastic, thought provoking collection of photographs of less seen Paris. Superb, imaginative, provocatively staged, painterly photographs.

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Gorgeous photographs telling a very intimate and captivating story about ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015

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Gorgeous photographs telling a very intimate and captivating story about living in cities and the relationships we have with our neighbors.

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CAME WITH PAGE RIPPED OUT

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022

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A beautiful book, but the condition was not accurate as a page was ripped out. We would like a refund

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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015

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This book is gorgeous! I love the photography and stories. It's beautiful on our coffee table.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015

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Absolutely stunning! It reminds me of my childhood doll houses and peeping in the windows. So magical!

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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015

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Excellent product! Super-quick shipping!

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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015

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Great size and look but photos are a bit disappointing. Doesn't capture Paris

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015

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great book. A must

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No One Important

Shallow, Soulless and Utterly Vapid Photographs

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020

Ms Albert produces pretty pictures that are shockingly shallow and uni-dimensional. They are coffee table pictures. Bland, banal and shallow.

She is no Thomas Struth or Robert Polidori. She doesn’t even deserve to be in the same sentence as them.
Not does she rise to the level of Merry Alperin and Dirty Windows.

And she is no Taryn Simon, with her book The Innocents that plays with your notion of reality.

No, there is really nothing here. Just bland voyeurism that isn’t even that as it is all staged and not even titillating and the pictures actually show nothing. Make no statement. Offer no insight.

As Minor White said, “A photograph is an x-ray into the soul and mind of the photographer.” Unfortunately as these pictures as utterly vapid, one can only conclude what that means for Ms. Albert herself.

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