At the Heart of May 1968

Relive one of the most significant moments in French history with “At the Heart of May 68.” This commemorative edition brings together the perspectives of photographer Bruno Barbey and journalist Philippe Tesson, both witnesses to these historic events.

Two privileged witnesses of May 1968

For the fiftieth anniversary of the May 1968 events, two privileged witnesses revisit this pivotal period in French history. On one side, we have Philippe Tesson, the former editor-in-chief of “Combat.” This newspaper was one of the few that sided with the youth and the demonstrators, at least until the nights of violence. The journalist and editorialist shares his perspective on the events through an unpublished text. On the other side, renowned photographer Bruno Barbey, who was responsible for the photographic coverage of May 68 for the Magnum agency. He captured the life of the demonstrators, immortalizing the key moments that shook France. His photos circled the globe and remain invaluable visual testimonies of a highly tumultuous period.

Fifty years later, a fresh look at the events

The book “At the Heart of May 68” offers a unique perspective on those few weeks that shook France. Bruno Barbey and Philippe Tesson come together to revisit these events, providing a different illumination of this major historical event. Discover or rediscover May-June 1968 from a new angle through texts and photographs that trace the lives of the student and worker demonstrators.