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New York Up and Down

New York Noir is a collection of iconic images taken by photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont, since he made New York his home in 1964. From the civil rights movement, to kids playing in the street; from celebrity to gangs and prostitution, Laffont has covered all aspects of the city. On the occasion of the release of the book, Eliane Laffont, his wife and a figure of photojournalism, tells her affection for it.

Eliane Laffont with daughter Stephanie on the Hudson River looking at thealmost completed World Trade Center. New York City, NY. 1972. © Jean-Pierre Laffont

I was born in Burgundy, France, grew up in Morocco, and studied philosophy and political ...

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