Vintage Religious Book Living Stones 70s Edition

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Description

Old book titled "Pierres Vivantes", visible on the cover in large red letters. It is a softcover book, with the front cover illustrated with a color photograph of Notre-Dame de Créteil church, identifiable by the discreet inscription on the building. The cover is dominated by a modern architectural composition, typical of the 1970s, with clean volumes and geometric lines. In the foreground, a paved outdoor area leads to the entrance of the building, adorned with flowerbeds, a planted area, and a cross erected to the left of the image.

The title "Pierres Vivantes" occupies the upper part of the cover, while the mention "Les évêques de France aux enfants des C.M." (The bishops of France to the children of the C.M.) appears at the bottom of the page, suggesting religious content intended for young people, probably for catechism or religious education. The choice of a contemporary church on the front cover emphasizes the pedagogical and modernist aspect of the work.

The visual appearance shows a slight patina and small signs of wear on the laminated surface, typical of a book that has been around for several decades. The top edge shows a slight curve, with no visible tears, which is common for this type of vintage edition.

The graphic composition, the typography of the title, and the iconographic choice clearly place this work in the aesthetic of the turn of the 1970s, a period marked by the renewal of religious architecture in France and the adaptation of educational materials for young people.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. Some signs of use and marks on the cover visible in the photo. Interior not visible in the image, condition of pages not guaranteed.

Did you know? Notre-Dame de Créteil church, featured on the cover, was inaugurated in 1976 and is an emblematic example of contemporary religious architecture in Île-de-France, marking a desire for dialogue between modernity and tradition in the 1970s.

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