This book is the first thorough study of André Kertész's carte postale prints, providing insight into a key phase in his career. It compiles all known prints, showcasing portraits, Parisian views, studio scenes, and still lifes. Essays examine his most famous images, themes like materiality and exile, his connections with modernists like Mondrian and Léger, and the evolution of art photography. The book's design captures 1920s Paris while emphasizing the modernity of over 250 works. Kertész used postcard stock for his prints, influencing his style. This catalogue accompanies exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago and the High Museum of Art.
