1956年首版《從一個中國到另一個中國》亨利·卡蒂爾-布列松攝影、韓素音撰文 From One China to the Other by Henri Cartier-Bresson & Han Suyin (1956 Universe Books, First American Edition, Hardcover)

內容簡介 / Synopsis

 From One China to the Other is a seminal photobook capturing one of the most cataclysmic geopolitical shifts of the 20th century. Edited by Robert Delpire, this volume brings together 144 exquisite gravure photographs taken by the legendary master of the "decisive moment," Henri Cartier-Bresson, during his travels in China between December 1948 and September 1949. Sent on assignment for Life magazine, Cartier-Bresson documented the dramatic final days of the Nationalist (Kuomintang) regime and the immediate aftermath of the Communist takeover. Accompanied by a poignant preface and insightful contextual text by the acclaimed novelist Han Suyin, the book layout provides a deeply humanistic, unbiased, and visually stunning narrative of ordinary people caught in the tides of historical revolution.

《從一個中國到另一個中國》是一部記錄20世紀中期中國重大地緣政治變革的里程碑式攝影集。本書由羅伯特·德爾皮爾（Robert Delpire）編輯，完美匯集了「決定性瞬間」攝影一代宗師亨利·卡蒂爾-布列松（Henri Cartier-Bresson）於1948年12月至1949年9月間在中國內戰過渡期拍攝的144幅極具震撼力的影調凹版照片。布列松當時受《生活》雜誌委派，親歷並用鏡頭記錄了國民黨政權瓦解前的最後混亂，以及共產黨軍隊進駐後的初期社會面貌。結合著名作家韓素音（Han Suyin）撰寫的感性序言與歷史背景評述，全書以客觀、悲憫的人文視角，勾勒出大時代巨變下普通中國百姓的生存圖景。

## 歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance

 This 1956 Universe Books edition is widely regarded by collectors as an essential pillar of documentary photography history. Famously described by legendary photojournalist Robert Capa as a "bible for photographers," the book stands out for its exceptional use of the photogravure printing process, which yields deep ink densities and unmatched tonal depth. Cartier-Bresson’s imagery—ranging from frantic gold rushes on the Shanghai Bund and the final chaotic sessions of the Nationalist parliament in Nanking to the serene daily lives continuing in Beijing's historic streets—transcends simple news reportage. It represents an artistic and historical archive of unparalleled value, captures systemic transitions without ideological bias, and remains a cornerstone for any serious collection of East Asian history or fine art photography.

 這本由紐約 Universe Books 於1956年出版的美國首版攝影集，被藏書界視為紀實攝影史上不可或缺的至寶。傳奇戰地攝影師羅伯特·卡帕（Robert Capa）曾盛讚此書為「攝影師的聖經」。該書最大的工藝亮點在於採用了高規格的照相凹版印刷（Photogravure），完美呈現了布列松原作中極致的黑白影調與豐富層次。書中的影像跨越了上海灘瘋狂的金潮狂熱、南京國民政府最後的國會閉幕，以及北京古老街道上平靜依舊的市井生活。這不僅僅是新聞紀實，更是一份超越意識形態、極具藝術與文獻價值的歷史檔案，在現代視覺傳播史與近代東亞史研究中均佔有崇高地位。

## 書本狀態 / Condition Report

 Very Good Antiquarian Condition (1956 First American Edition / No Dust Jacket). The book is bound in its original rough tan cloth covers, featuring clean, unfaded white-stamped titles on the front board and spine. The cloth shows light, natural age-toning and very minor shelf wear around the corners and spine ends, while remaining structurally sound and tightly bound. Internally, the pages are exceptionally clean, crisp, and bright, with the high-quality photogravure ink remaining rich and vibrant. There are no loose pages, foxing spots, water stains, or modern ink markings inside. A very well-preserved, handsome scholar's copy of a fragile postwar photobook.

 品相珍貴良好（1956年美國首版 / 無護封）。 本書採用原裝粗紋棕褐色布面精裝，封面及書脊上的白色壓印字體依然清晰、無大面積磨損。布面有自然的輕微歲月變色及邊角陳設痕跡，但整體書體結構非常穩固，裝訂依舊牢固。內頁狀態極佳，紙張爽脆乾淨，凹版印刷特有的墨色依然濃厚且層次分明；全書無散頁、無明顯自然狐斑、無水漬或後人塗鴉劃線。對於這本戰後易損的珍貴攝影集而言，此藏本保存狀態堪稱難得。