The Gens d’Images association announces the publication of Prix Niépce – Prix Nadar: A History of Photography. This book traces the history of Gens d’Images and the prestigious Niépce, Nadar and Arcimboldo prizes awarded since 1954. Richly illustrated and enriched by testimonials from Sylvie Aubenas, Héloïse Conésa, Serge Tisseron, Michel Poivert and other personalities from the world of photography, it recounts the prominent role played by the Gens d’Images association over the last 70 years.
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Who are Les Gens d’images?
Founded in 1954 by Albert Plécy, the association brings together all those who, privately or professionally, are involved with still or moving images, whatever their medium. All types of images are a pretext for reflection and debate.
Creators, producers, broadcasters, curators, users, researchers and amateurs come together in the association to talk about their profession, their experiences, their research, etc.
This mix of diverse points of view is what makes their meetings and exchanges so unique.
Three photography awards
Every year since 1955, Les Gens d’Images has organised and awarded the Prix Niépce, France’s leading professional photography prize, and the Prix Nadar, which recognises the best photography book.
Created in 1999 with the HP France Foundation, the Prix Arcimboldo recognised the best digital creations in photography until 2013.
The association’s activities
Les Gens d’images organises monthly meetings – Cafés images and Workshops-Conferences.
The book
22×28 cm, 177 pages
Editorial coordination: Nathalie Bocher-Lenoir
Revisions: Jean-Marie Baldner
Cover photo: La Mansa, 2017 © Anne-Lise Broyer / ADAGP, Paris, 2025.
Printed in France by Escourbiac l’imprimeur, in June 2025
Graphic design and layout: Atelier Patrix © Les Gens d’images, 2025
ISBN: 978-2-494767-36-2
Price: €25
Shipping costs: €9.50
Book available to order via this link
