{"product_id":"livre-de-poche-vintage-san-antonio-le-gala-des-emplumes-fleuve-noir-ancien-polar","title":"Vintage San-Antonio Paperback Le Gala des Emplumés Fleuve Noir old detective novel","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\u003eThe item presented is a softcover paperback book titled \"Le Gala des Emplumés\". The cover, typical of popular French detective novels from the mid-20th century, features a colorful retro illustration: a brunette woman, wearing a floral purple dress, is depicted seated and visibly tied up, in a setting evoking the world of crime fiction. The main colors of the cover are blue, red, and pale yellow, with a strong contrast between the dark background and the title in red capital letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \"Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO\" is clearly visible on a wide red band at the bottom of the cover, indicating the author and the main character of this iconic series. The publisher \"Fleuve Noir\" is also printed in white on a black background, highlighting its affiliation with one of the major collections of French detective novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine of the cover shows visible signs of wear, including creases and scuffs on the corners and edges, characteristic of old paperbacks that have circulated. No other details are visible on the spine or the back of the book, as these do not appear in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style of the cover, with its realistic illustration and bold colors, clearly evokes the aesthetic of the 60s and 70s, a period during which the San-Antonio series enjoyed great success in bookstores. The paperback format and editorial presentation are typical of Fleuve Noir editions from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower right part of the cover, a drawn handgun is visible, accentuating the detective and suspense atmosphere typical of this literary genre. The entire cover is printed on matte paper, classic for vintage French editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is used and sold as is. The cover shows visible signs of wear, creases, and scuffs, mainly on the edges and corners. No other defects are visible on the presented side.\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, is one of the greatest successes in French crime fiction. The series was published for over 40 years by Fleuve Noir, totaling nearly 200 titles and tens of millions of copies sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: pocket thriller, San Antonio novel, Fleuve Noir France, retro detective book, vintage edition, Commissaire San-Antonio, old detective novel, 60s paperback, French crime novel, detective pocket book, French noir novel, illustrated cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54260376174919,"sku":"63a6d1b3-b7a6-4be7-bda1-dc5126f5fb16-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_81c1fdbe-56bd-404f-b567-ae494da8edc3.jpg?v=1782838057","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-de-poche-vintage-san-antonio-le-gala-des-emplumes-fleuve-noir-ancien-polar","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}