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His first book, ‘Paris by Night’, was published in 1933 and established his reputation as a serious photographer. \r\n\r\nHis depictions of Paris at night present eerie streets, almost resembling a smoky ‘film-noir’ set. In their suggestions of a mysterious underworld, his photographs caught the attention of André Breton and the Surrealists, which led to a ten year association with the group; although, Brassaï was careful to never call himself a Surrealist and maintained that his photographs were objective.","physicalDescription":"Black and white photograph of wooden scaffolding. 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