San-Antonio paperback The End of the World Fleuve Noir vintage old crime fiction

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Description

This visible paperback is an old detective novel titled "La fin des haricots", written by San-Antonio and published by Fleuve Noir. The cover features an illustration typical of French crime novels of the era, with a distinct graphic style: a brunette woman in the foreground, being strangled, against a backdrop of snowy mountains. The dominant colors are bright red for the title, blue and white for the background, and flesh tones and brown for the illustrated character.

The red band at the bottom of the cover clearly states "Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO" in white capital letters, while "FLEUVE NOIR" appears on a black background, typical of the collection. The graphic style, typography, and subject suggest an edition likely dating from the 1960s or 1970s, consistent with the retro and vintage crime novel style highlighted in the keywords.

The spine of the book is not visible, but the cover shows noticeable signs of wear: marked creases, blunted corners, scratches, and traces of frequent handling. Despite these signs of age, the illustration remains legible, and the whole retains its authentic vintage paperback charm.

The format is that of a classic paperback, easily recognizable by its compact shape and flexible binding. No details about the back cover or the interior are visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item showing signs of wear on the cover: marked creases, scratches, blunted corners, and general patination. Sold as is.

Did you know? The character of San-Antonio, created by Frédéric Dard in 1949, is one of the most famous police commissioners in French crime literature. The series, which includes over 170 novels, was published almost exclusively by Fleuve Noir and is distinguished by its humor, slang, and frantic pace, helping to popularize the French paperback crime novel.

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