Sophie Calle: The Address Book

Sophie Calle at her best. What more can be said? If you like humorous storytelling from a natural born storyteller and quirky artist (and desire to be swept away to France), get this book.

This is the book one wishes one had written oneself. Sophie Calle thought of it first; the mark of a true Artist !In the format of an actual address book, with black and white photographs. A gem.

An iconic book about the communication before www. A french great artist in a emblematic edition (small and beautiful) remind us with a poetic way, first, how the communication between people became more difficult and, second, how easy is to "touch" unknown people if you just love them as a human.

An outwardly simple concept which reveals much more depth as it goes on. It somehow effortlessly peels away at the social construction around how we view ourselves and how others view us.

This book is an intriguing compilation of a gossip column from a few years back. I'm just wondering if she really 'found' the address book or stole it - this woman is intense barely-not-a stalker.

Loved it!

This was a lovely-looking book with an intriguing concept, but it left me wanting. I didn't think it felt finished, and there were avenues Calle could have explored. Also, the publication of this book is quite controversial.

whether I was as eagerly excited as the author about meeting folks whose names are mentioned in an address book

You will know already whether you love or hate the conceits of Sophie Calle. Is this an exercise in Art or stalking? Either way, beware of the occasional shoddy presentation of this one - the red cover can sometimes be misaligned with the black and on one copy the rear few pages were uncut. After a return, my copy is fine. As to the exercise itself? I am sure Ms Calle would be somewhat maddening an individual, but the idea behind this is intriguing.

good book. thank you for quick delivering service.

Calle é um das artistas mais subversivas da atualidade. Este livro retrata de modo interessante mais uma de suas invenções. Recomendado.

Edizione bellissima, adoro Sophie Calle e la sua opera per cui ho amato tantissimo questo libro, che non è solo un libro, è avventura, fotografia, storia...

A masterpiece of Sophie Calle's work, beautifully bound (as always) and very interesting. I recommend it to everyone interested in her works. A true gem.