[PHOTOGRAPHY] ARCHIVES JAMES A. FOX (MAGNUM AGENCY) BOXING (181)

Follow on ebay in my Shop "AmidesLivres" a superb set of photographs from the archives mostly unpublished by James A. FOXAs well as a fine set of books that are part of his personal collection(some with dedications)- JAMES A.FOXBorn in 1935Photographer of British nationality, born in Belgium in 1935Co-founder of the Sygma agency, he was then in Paris, on editor-in-chief of the famous Magnum Agency for 30 years, and the friend of many photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, René Burri, or Sébastiao SalgadoHis own work as a photographer remained for a long time secret, he really wanted to separate his work from his "hobby", but since 1973 he had been passionate aboutboxing world, and spent his nights or his holidays, devices slung over the edge of the boxing rings, or backstage and locker roomsHis approach to boxing circles is truly original, genuine socio-documentary survey in the great tradition of photojournalismThe anonymous interested him much more than the Stars , "show biz" and glitter, what fascinated him was to capture a certain truth, the "magic moment", the tension before the fight, the relaxation in the locker room, the rituals and preparations (the importance of the hands...), the extras... The first personal exhibition which revealed him to the public (and often also to his relatives), took place at the Photographic Space of Paris in May 1986and was called "Boxing on edge" (you will find the original edition of the catalog of this exhibition on sale in my shop) His work over several years alongside Joël Bonnetaz, unknown to the general public but nevertheless at the time champion of France and European superwelterweight challenger, with an undeniable emotional charge, will be at the heart of this first exhibition "The Ring is a stage on which a drama unfolds: on the verge of life and death, actors without dialogue wonder if, when the curtain falls, they will emerge unscathed..." ( JAMES A.FOX - Preface to the Expo 1986 catalog)These photographs will form the subject ofone of the most remarkable photographic works ever published on Boxing (Editions de la Martinière, Boxing, 162 photos reproduced,Original edition in 2001, translated into several languages)-Following the recent dispersion of the photographer's personal archives, here you have the unique opportunity to acquire a print (these photos have never been offered for sale until today...)-Boxing(181)1980s/90sPhotographer's stamp andHandwritten inscription (numbering) in black marker on the backPhotograph (approx.) H 17.8 x W 12.7cm. Good condition, clean see visuals... VG ConditionTo note:The Picture is sold without the hardcover Marie-Louise, serving just here to give an "idea" of the work once framed... -As always, combined shipping costs in the event of the purchase of several books or documents... img Co-founder of the Sygma agency, he was then in Paris, on editor-in-chief of the famous Magnum Agency for 30 years, and the friend of many photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, His own work as a photographer remained for a long time secret, he really wanted to separate his work from his "hobby", but since 1973 he had been passionate aboutboxing world, and spent his nights or his holidays, devices slung over the edge of the boxing rings, or backstage and locker rooms The anonymous interested him much more than the Stars , "show biz" and glitter, what fascinated him was to capture a certain truth, the "magic moment", the tension before the fight, the relaxation in the locker room, His work over several years alongside Joël Bonnetaz, unknown to the general public but nevertheless at theCo-founder of the Sygma agency, he was then in Paris, on editor-in-chief of the famous Magnum Agency for 30 years, and the friend of many photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, His own work as a photographer remained for a long time secret, he really wanted to separate his work from his "hobby", but since 1973 he had been passionate aboutboxing world, and spent his nights or his holidays, devices slung over the edge of the boxing rings, or backstage and locker rooms The anonymous interested him much more than the Stars , "show biz" and glitter, what fascinated him was to capture a certain truth, the "magic moment", the tension before the fight, the relaxation in the locker room, His work over several years alongside Joël Bonnetaz, unknown to the general public but nevertheless at the