This book is a comprehensive catalogue of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s work, recognized as one of the great masters of photography. It includes classic images that have defined the medium, alongside rarely seen and unpublished photographs spanning his career. Additionally, it comprises Cartier-Bresson's personal memorabilia, drawings, paintings, and film stills. The book delves into his early life and the founding of Magnum Photos. With over 600 color and duotone photographs, it serves as an essential resource for those interested in photography and 20th-century history, capturing people, places, and events with empathetic insight.