Vintage San-Antonio Paperback Book Du Poulet au Menu Fleuve Noir detective novel

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Description

This old paperback is a detective novel titled "Du Poulet au Menu," by Commissaire San-Antonio and published by the famous "Fleuve Noir" editions. The cover features a typical 1950s-60s illustration, in a retro style very evocative of French detective fiction aesthetics of the era. It depicts a dynamic scene: a man in a green shirt grabs another character on the ground, watched by a third, in what appears to be a cabin or boat setting, identifiable by the porthole in the background. The main colors are dominated by dark tones, enhanced with red and green touches, with strong contrasts typical of this type of popular literature.

The mention "Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO" appears prominently on the red band at the bottom of the cover, accompanied by the "Éditions FLEUVE NOIR" logo. The title, in red letters, occupies the upper part of the cover. The illustrator's name, "M. Gourdon," is visible at the bottom right. The spine of the book shows significant signs of wear, as does the cover, which has numerous creases, scratches, rubbed corners, and traces of use, characteristic of a vintage work that has been circulated.

The format is that of a paperback, typical of the San-Antonio collection published by Fleuve Noir. No details are visible concerning the back, interior pages, or back cover. The entire visible front cover evokes the atmosphere of pulp detective novels, with striking iconography and an effective layout, designed to catch the eye of retro detective novel enthusiasts.

The graphic style of the cover, the typography, and the illustrator's signature allow this book to be placed in the 1950s-1960s, a key period for the San-Antonio collection and for the rise of popular detective fiction in France. The visual, very representative of pulp culture, is an asset for lovers of both literary and graphic works.

This old paperback "Du Poulet au Menu" is a sought-after piece for its retro appearance, its expressively illustrated cover, and its belonging to the legendary San-Antonio series, which marked the history of French detective fiction.

Condition

The book is used and sold as is. The cover shows signs of wear, pronounced creases, blunted corners, and visible traces of use on the front. The whole remains solid and readable despite the marks of time.

Did you know? The San-Antonio series, written by Frédéric Dard under a pseudonym, was launched in 1949 and comprises over 170 volumes published by Fleuve Noir. The first editions, recognizable by their pulp-style illustrated covers, are now prized for their graphic style as much as for their literary content.

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