Photos courtesy of William Klein William Klein proves the “Eternal City” moniker right — his photos of Roman life are just as striking after more than 50 years.In 1956, the photographer William Klein traveled to Rome to work on Federico Fellini’s “Nights of Cabiria.” Soon after his arrival, the film’s production was postponed and Klein, instead of returning home to Paris, decided to stay and photograph the city and its inhabitants. Encouraged by his first book on New York and shooting in his signature frenzied style, Klein walked the streets of Rome finding inspiration in subjects like cafes, crowds and antiquities. Published three years later, “Rome” is a classic man-on-the-street photography book. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Aperture Foundation is releasing an updated two-volume edition in November. The first book contains numerous full-bleed double-page spreads of the gritty and frank images for which Klein is known. The second includes his distinctive photo captions, which highlighted his Roman experience. La dolce vita, indeed.
