Restoring Notre-Dame de Paris

Rebirth of the Legendary Gothic Cathedral

Patrick Zachmann, Olivier de Chalus, General Jean-Louis Georgelin

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English

Schiffer Publications
01 March 2024

History; Conservation of buildings & building materials

Magnum photographer Patrick Zachmann was on the scene when the disastrous fire erupted in Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on the evening of April 15, 2019. At the time he did not yet know that he would continue to document the events at the cathedral over the months that followed. Eventually, he clambered along scaffolding and up and down steep stairs, and he would, from atop an aerial work platform, discover hitherto unknown aspects of Notre-Dame, its new silhouette, and the artistic gems that survived. Zachmann was granted privileged access to the worksite early on, and from the very first weeks after the disaster, he takes us along on one of the most exciting construction sites in the world. He also provides us with a deep dive into history and invites us on a captivating and moving visit to a building that has been torn apart and for which scientists and craftspeople alike are caring, motivated to breathe new life into it. Throughout these pages, his photographs document an extraordinary human adventure and his diary entries shed an intimate light on the experience. In addition, cathedral historian Olivier de Châlus provides the historical context, both to elucidate the mysteries surrounding the medieval construction site and to illuminate the paradoxes regarding the building's restoration. This beautiful book is a genuine ode to a monument rich in symbolism and secrets.

AUTHORS: Award-winning photographer Patrick Zachmann has been a freelance photographer since 1976. He joined Magnum Photos agency in 1985 and became a member in 1990.

Olivier de Châlus is an expert in all matters Notre-Dame de Paris. In 2008, he joined the team of cathedral tour guides, which he led from 2015 until the fire of 2019.

General Jean-Louis Georgelin is the special representative of the president of France and president of the public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral.

110 colour photographs

By: Patrick Zachmann, Olivier de Chalus
Foreword by: General Jean-Louis Georgelin
Imprint: Schiffer Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780764367274
ISBN 10: 0764367277
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Award-winning photographer Patrick Zachmann has been a freelance photographer since 1976. He joined Magnum Photos agency in 1985 and became a member in 1990. Olivier de Châlus is an expert in all matters Notre-Dame de Paris. In 2008, he joined the team of cathedral tour guides, which he led from 2015 until the fire of 2019. General Jean-Louis Georgelin is the special representative of the president of France and president of the public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral.