VAMONOS sur le chemin du Rocío !
Let’s head off on the road to El Rocío!
Editor l’Atelier des Brisants 2024.
A photographer and a journalist take us on a journey into the heart of rural Spain. Pierre Vidal and Bruno Lasnier invite us along on a captivating trip to El Rocío—a pilgrimage to the small Andalusian village where thousands gather every year at Pentecost.
Whether on horseback, in off-road vehicles, or on foot, and organized into Hermandades (brotherhoods), the pilgrims traverse marshes and follow sandy tracks. It is an immersive journey through a protected landscape – Doñana National Park – marked by various encounters leading up to the fervent reunion with the Virgin of El Rocío.
It is a world apart from modern life, where words like solidarity, sharing, and communion hold real meaning, independent of any religious faith. Bruno Lasnier’s photographs, accompanying Pierre Vidal’s narrative, offer an intimate look at the spirit of El Rocío.
A des lieux d’ici
Somewhere from here
Editor L’Atelier des Brisants – 2023
This beautiful book is the result of a selection process by Bruno Lasnier—initiated by Gérard Ostermann—with 56 photographs spanning over thirty years of travel. It offers a window onto the world through the lens of an artist, accompanied by a brilliant analysis from a renowned psychiatrist that highlights the fundamental power of life.
Myriam Brun Cavanié adds a poetic touch to the images, while Guy Lesœurs reminds us that the most beautiful journey is the one yet to be taken.
Les icebergs sont encore libres d’ouvrir les yeux.
Icebergs are still free to open their eyes.
Editor L’Atelier des Brisants 2018
The icebergs photographed by Bruno Lasnier are framed by a boat’s windows, inviting us on a journey into an improbable no-man’s-land that is neither river nor sea, neither fresh water nor salt water.
CLEMENTE Dans la lumière.
Editor L’Atelier des Brisants 2026
A biography—extensively illustrated with photographs by Bruno Lasnier and Bertrand Caritey—of a prominent figure in contemporary French bullfighting.
Enrique Ponce Istres 19 06 2016
Editor Toronautes 2016
The three thousand people present at the Palio d’Istres shared a profound connection with an Enrique Ponce who was, quite literally, « in another world » during a historic, symphonic « solo » performance.
José Tomás Nîmes 16 09 2012
Editor Toronautes 2012
Where words no longer suffice, Éditions Toronautes offers the perspectives of six photographers, providing a fresh way to engage with the most intense moments of a historic event.
Inoubliable BAYONNE Temporada 2011
Editor Culture Suds 2011
The magnificent 2011 bullfighting season in Bayonne, captured in images and accompanied by texts by Antonio Arevalo.
La veillée d’armes
The eve of battle
Editor Culture Suds 2011
A book of personal revelations from the key figures of modern bullfighting. Matadors and picadors speak here of their dreams, doubts, and motivations before facing the bull.
They opened their doors to photographer Bruno Lasnier, who captured intimacy with the tension, anxiety, and truth of the impending match.
Terres atlantiques
Atlantic Lands
Editor Le Bord de l’eau 2009
Panoramic black-and-white images of the Atlantic Arc coastline—stretching from Iceland to the Azores—revealing Europe’s maritime dimension. Preface by Yves Parlier and text by Didier Arnaudet.
Industrie du bois l’épreuve du regard
The timber industry, under scrutiny
Editor L’Atelier des Brisants 2005
A contemporary perspective on the « industrial heritage » of the timber industry in the Landes France department. Creative freedom allows for more than just raw documentation or archival record-keeping; it enables the creation and presentation of a specific viewpoint, enriching collective memory and generating meaning.
It is an encounter between images and text—seen through the eyes of photographer Bruno Lasnier and writer Didier Arnaudet—that involves a dual form of expression: the visual and the textual.
These images reflect the constraints and harshness of an industrial world, as well as the reality of the men and women who confront it daily. The approach is not intended to be documentary; the images transcend their initial thematic framework, even while drawing deep inspiration from it.
The selection and staging of the images introduce a new dimension driven by artistic intent and a poetic sensibility: they tell stories.
Dans l’arène de Vic
Editor L’Atelier des Brisants 2005
3D, relief images by Bruno Lasnier. A system integrated into the cover flap allows the images to be viewed in relief. Text by François Baju.
Autour de l’arène
Around the arena
Editor Jean Lacoste 2003
A book published in conjunction with the traveling exhibition of photographs by Bruno Lasnier, organized by the Pollen artist residency in Monflanquin. Contemporary art, kitsch, and irreverence are on the agenda! Text by Didier Arnaudet.
Tauromachie regards croisés
Editor Jean Lacoste 2002
A collaborative book in which Bruno Lasnier explores the subject of photography. A filmmaker, a painter, a writer, an architect, a photographer, a musician, and a doctor discuss bullfighting. These diverse perspectives complement one another, offering a range of fresh insights into the practice.
Fernando Cruz
Editor Jean Lacoste 2002
A star was born, and she inspired a photographer and three authors.
CARTEL
Editor Atlantica 1998 et 2001
An extensive gallery of black-and-white portraits. Stars or unknowns. Young or old. Center stage or supporting players. Texts by Jacques Durand and Jacques Lavignasse.
Un voyage fantôme. Un bac sur l’estuaire de la Gironde
A phantom journey. A ferry on the Gironde estuary
Editor Le Festin 1997
An unusual journey across the Gironde Estuary, featuring black-and-white photographs taken through the windows of a ferry – both during the crossing itself and on a unique voyage from Bordeaux to Le Verdon. Preface by Pierre Veilletet. Text by Claude Chambard.
En un silence douloureux
In a painful silence
Editor A passage / Le coupable 1991
The first book of Bruno Lasnier. Thanks to Claude Chambard : head of the publishing house and author
Bruno Lasnier’s photographic work is cited in Danielle Méaux’s article “The Revival of Photographers’ Travels in the Age of Globalization,” published in History of Photography, Volume 35, Issue 2 (2011).