collective — Ed van der Elsken: Up Close (English)
, Rijksmuseum, 2026 Hardcover, 29 x 23 cm, 320 pages, English version. New. ISBN 9789462089877. This richly illustrated publication offers a unique overview of Ed van der Elsken?s multifaceted oeuvre through iconic images and a wealth of never-before-published material from his work archive?from contact sheets to letters, notes, book designs, and film clips?acquired in 2019 by the Rijksmuseum and the Nederlands Fotomuseum. Based on new research by photography curator Hinde Haest, this book is the first fundamental study of Van der Elsken?s practice in more than thirty years. It sheds new light on his working methods and artistic development as a photographer and filmmaker. As a pioneer of street photography, his raw, direct, and personal style not only captured the spirit of post-war Netherlands but also kept him ahead of today?s visual culture.
