{"product_id":"livre-de-poche-ancien-san-antonio-bas-les-pattes-fleuve-noir-polar-vintage","title":"Vintage paperback San-Antonio Bas les pattes Fleuve Noir crime fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique paperback features the illustrated cover of the detective novel \"Bas les pattes\" (Hands Off), signed by Commissioner San-Antonio and published by Éditions Fleuve Noir. The book displays a visual style typical of French crime novels from the 1950s to the 1970s, with a dynamic illustration depicting two men in suits, one a determined-looking blonde character and the other looking disgruntled, in a stylized office setting. Dominant colors include dark blue, bright red for the title, and beige and olive tones for the suits. A red band at the bottom of the cover highlights the iconic name San-Antonio. The visual impression immediately evokes the world of popular crime novels from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"Bas les pattes\" appears in large red letters on a dark background, instantly recognizable to fans of French detective literature. The mention \"Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO\" is located at the bottom of the cover, accompanied by the \"Éditions Fleuve Noir\" logo, a publishing house specializing in crime and action novels. The graphic style of the cover, blending realism with accentuated expressions, is representative of illustrations from the original San-Antonio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book has a compact form, characteristic of a paperback, with a soft cover and slightly worn corners, indicating regular handling. There are visible fold marks and signs of wear on the spine and edges, typical of a used copy that has been around for several decades. The cover colors remain well-contrasted despite a visible patina, and the inscriptions generally remain legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible front shows no major defects beyond wear from use: no significant chips, stains, or notable tears on the front cover. The inscriptions are perfectly legible: \"Bas les pattes\", \"Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO\", \"Éditions Fleuve Noir\". The back, spine, and interior of the book are not visible in the provided image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall style of this paperback, the typography, and the illustration suggest an original or early reprint edition, typical of French crime novels from the 1960s-1970s, a period during which San-Antonio enjoyed immense popular success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the cover (folds, rubbed corners), patina of use consistent with an old paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The character of San-Antonio, created by Frédéric Dard in 1949, was featured in over 170 novels published primarily by Fleuve Noir. The series became a pillar of French detective fiction, blending intrigue, humor, and popular language, and influenced several generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique books and collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: paperback detective novel, antique crime novel, San Antonio book, vintage Fleuve Noir, French noir novel, old San-Antonio edition, Bas les pattes, French detective novel, retro book, Fleuve Noir collection, paperback crime novel, 60s illustrated book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54265635569991,"sku":"ec904d3a-1155-433b-b5a0-d2a79cbd0220-PA0.24","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2d669c47-62af-4704-8783-d77a7720a75f.jpg?v=1782917182","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-de-poche-ancien-san-antonio-bas-les-pattes-fleuve-noir-polar-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}