How many books has Henri Cartier-Bresson written?

Henri Cartier-Bresson published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Henri Cartier-Bresson's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Photographs.

What is Henri Cartier-Bresson's most famous book?

Photographs (1963) is Henri Cartier-Bresson's most widely read book.

Does Henri Cartier-Bresson write under a pen name?

Yes: Henri Cartier-Bresson has also published as Bresson, Henri Cartier, Bresson, Henri Cartier- and Cartier Bresson, Henri.

Henri Cartier-Bresson books in order

French photographer

Lived: 1908–2004
Country: France
Books: 18
Also writes as: Bresson, Henri Cartier, Bresson, Henri Cartier-, Cartier Bresson, Henri

Henri Cartier-Bresson published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 14 other books, beginning with Photographs (1963).

Updated September 2026

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Photographs
Henri Cartier-Bresson's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare (1932)
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Non-fiction in order

China (1964)
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About Russia. -- (1973)
146 pages
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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1976)
95 pages
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Other books in order

The Decisive Moment (1952)
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The People of Moscow (1955)
163 pages
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From One China to the Other (1956)
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Cartier-Bresson (1963)
47 pages
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Photographs (1963)
47 pages
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Man and Machine (1969)
116 pages
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France (1970)
287 pages
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The Face of Asia (1972)
207 pages
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Henri Cartier Bresson: Photographer (1979)
249 pages
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Henri Cartier-Bresson in India (1985)
128 pages
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Photoportraits (1985)
283 pages
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America in Passing (1991)
149 pages
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Tête À Tête (1998)
141 pages
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The Man, the Image and the World (2003)
431 pages
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About Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French humanist photographer and artist. He was considered a master of candid photography, and was an early user of 35mm film. He pioneered the genre of street photography and viewed capturing what he named the decisive moment as the essence of the very best pictures.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Henri Cartier-Bresson FAQ

How many books has Henri Cartier-Bresson written?: Henri Cartier-Bresson published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 14 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Henri Cartier-Bresson's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Photographs.
What is Henri Cartier-Bresson's last book?: Henri Cartier-Bresson (1976).
What is Henri Cartier-Bresson's most famous book?: Photographs (1963) is Henri Cartier-Bresson's most widely read book.
Does Henri Cartier-Bresson write under a pen name?: Yes: Henri Cartier-Bresson has also published as Bresson, Henri Cartier, Bresson, Henri Cartier- and Cartier Bresson, Henri.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.