Vintage paperback San-Antonio crime novel Fleuve Noir retro commissioner

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Description

This old paperback is a detective novel titled "Ça tourne au vinaigre", signed by the famous Commissioner San-Antonio. The illustrated cover depicts an evocative nighttime scene typical of the detective genre, with a silhouette of a man in a hat, seen through a lit window, accentuating the mysterious atmosphere. The dominant colors are midnight blue, the bright yellow of the interior light, and the vivid red of the title, typical of popular crime novel editions from the mid-20th century.

At the bottom of the cover, a red band bears the inscription "Commissaire SAN.ANTONIO", while the Éditions Fleuve Noir logo clearly appears on a black background. The illustrator's name "M. Gourdon" is also visible at the bottom left, characteristic of the first editions of the San-Antonio series. The typography, graphics, and general aesthetic place this book in the retro period, probably between the 1950s and 1970s, consistent with the collection's publishing history.

The spine of the book, visible in the photo, shows signs of wear and creases, indicative of frequent handling. The cover has several creases, particularly at the corners and along the spine, as well as visible scuffs on the edges. All of this gives it an authentically vintage look, highly sought after for this type of work.

The book is in paperback format, typical of popular French detective novels of that era. No indication on the back or inner pages is visible in the photo, but the front cover displays all the attributes of a book intended for readers who enjoy suspense and classic investigations.

The setting of the photo, with a bookshelf in the background and a patinated wooden table, highlights the retro character and authenticity of this detective novel.

Condition

This paperback book is used and sold as is. It shows visible signs of wear on the cover: creases, scuffs, blunted corners. The overall appearance remains solid with a well-attached cover, but traces of time are present, typical of an old work.

Did you know? The San-Antonio series, created by Frédéric Dard in 1949, is one of the most iconic in French detective fiction. Éditions Fleuve Noir published hundreds of titles in this saga, characterized by their humor, inventive language, and inimitable style that marked 20th-century popular literature.

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