Vintage San-Antonio paperback A tue et à toi Fleuve Noir crime novel

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Description

Pocket detective novel visible in the photo, it is the novel "A tue... et à toi" by San-Antonio, published by Fleuve Noir. The cover features an expressive illustration typical of the 1950s-60s, with an outstretched hand in front of a door and a loudspeaker, all on a dark background with a wood effect. The title is printed in highly visible red letters, "A tue... et à toi", while the mention "Commissaire San-Antonio" appears on a red band at the bottom of the cover. The publisher "Fleuve Noir" is clearly legible in white.

The book has a softcover pocket format, characteristic of popular editions of the time. The color palette combines dark shades, bright red, beige, and woody tones, with striking graphic contrasts. The cover, illustrated by M. Gourdon (name visible at the bottom right), illustrates the retro detective atmosphere, with a graphic style very representative of French noir fiction from the mid-20th century.

The front cover exposed in the photo shows many signs of wear: marked creases, blunted corners, scratches, and handling marks. Notably, there is a central vertical crease running through the cover, rubbing on the edges, and a general patina indicating prolonged use, typical of an old paperback book. No details on the spine or back are visible in this image.

The visual highlights the vintage aspect of the work, with its period graphics, imperfections, and the aesthetics of classic detective novels. The style of the cover, typography, and illustration confirm its belonging to the historical San-Antonio collection by Fleuve Noir, sought after by lovers of retro detective novels.

Condition

The book is second-hand and sold as is. The cover shows significant signs of wear: creases, rounded corners, scratches, and visible patina. The defects are clearly shown in the photo.

Did you know? San-Antonio, pseudonym of Frédéric Dard, published the adventures of the famous commissioner with Fleuve Noir from 1949. The first pocket editions, illustrated by Michel Gourdon, became emblematic of French detective fiction and are distinguished by their striking covers and irreverent tone.

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