San-Antonio Paperback The Archipelago of the Rogues Fleuve Noir vintage retro crime novel

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Description

This paperback features the detective novel "L'archipel des malotrus" from the famous San-Antonio series, published by Fleuve Noir. The visible cover boasts a retro illustration typical of French detective novels from the 1960s-1970s, depicting a young blonde woman, dressed in white, holding a firearm, and a man's hand extended in the foreground. The title "L'archipel des malotrus" is displayed in imposing red letters against a dark background, while the name "SAN-ANTONIO" dominates the upper part, printed in bold black characters on a light band with a repetitive pattern.

The jacket is illustrated by M. Gourdon, whose signature appears at the bottom left of the cover. The whole stands out for its strong graphic aesthetic, characteristic of the golden age of French crime fiction, with expressive staging and contrasting colors. The mention "FLEUVE NOIR" appears at the bottom of the cover, attesting to the original publisher, recognized in the field of popular novels.

The overall condition, according to the photo, shows a generally clean and legible cover, with possible minor signs of wear on the edges and corners, typical of old paperbacks. The visible spine indicates a correct hold, with no major apparent tears on this side.

This paperback will appeal to any lover of retro detective literature, vintage aesthetic crime novels, or anyone looking for an old edition of San-Antonio. Its compact format, illustrated cover, and characteristic typography make it both a decorative object and a book to (re)discover.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the cover (edges, corners). The interior and spine are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? San-Antonio, pseudonym of Frédéric Dard, published over 170 detective novels under this name starting in 1949. The covers illustrated by Michel Gourdon, including this one, became emblematic of the genre and contributed to the series' notoriety in France.

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