Pierre Assouline has published several biographies of cultural figures, among them books on Georges Simenon and Hergé.

'There is no better book to help readers to understand his motivation and fascination for documenting the world, individuals and historic individuals on film' - The Times

• Introduction • 1. Family Threads: 1908–27 • 2. The Decisive Moments 1927–31 • 3. The Artist in Search of His Medium 1932–35 • 4. The End of the Old World 1936–39 • 5. Nationality: Escapee 1939–46 • 6. From New York to New Delhi 1946–50 • 7. The World is His Studio 1950–70 • 8. Towards Another Life 1970–2004

Pierre Assouline has published several biographies of cultural figures, among them books on Georges Simenon and Hergé.

'There is no better book to help readers to understand his motivation and fascination for documenting the world, individuals and historic individuals on film' - The Times

• Introduction • 1. Family Threads: 1908–27 • 2. The Decisive Moments 1927–31 • 3. The Artist in Search of His Medium 1932–35 • 4. The End of the Old World 1936–39 • 5. Nationality: Escapee 1939–46 • 6. From New York to New Delhi 1946–50 • 7. The World is His Studio 1950–70 • 8. Towards Another Life 1970–2004