San-Antonio Pass Me the Mona Lisa vintage paperback thriller Fleuve Noir retro

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Description

This old paperback features the title "Passez-moi la Joconde" from the famous San-Antonio series on its cover. The cover displays an illustration typical of vintage thrillers, with a woman in a blue dress in the foreground, looking to the right, and an old car visible in the background. The dominant colors are blue, the bright red of the title, and dark tones for the nocturnal setting, enhancing the retro and mysterious atmosphere of the detective novel.

The name "SAN-ANTONIO" appears at the top of the cover in a black, large, and easily readable typography, characteristic of older Fleuve Noir editions. The title "Passez-moi la Joconde" is written in red capital letters, contrasting sharply with the rest of the cover to attract the reader's attention. At the bottom, the mention "FLEUVE NOIR," an emblematic publishing house for French detective novels, is clearly visible.

The item is a paperback format, with an illustrated soft cover. The slightly yellowed appearance of the paper and the visible patina on the edges of the book confirm its old and period character, typical of thriller editions from the 60s to 70s. The graphic style, the dynamic posture of the character, and the general atmosphere are representative of the retro aesthetic specific to works in this collection.

The spine of the book is not visible in this photo, but the front cover shows slight wear, particularly on the corners and edges, indicating previous use, without altering the legibility of the text or the visual impact of the illustration.

This detective novel, signed San-Antonio, is a classic of the French thriller genre, recognized for its humor and quirky plots. The edition presented here, with its illustrated cover and paperback format, perfectly illustrates the spirit of Fleuve Noir's spy and suspense novels.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The cover shows visible signs of wear on the corners and edges, typical of a vintage book, but remains in good presentable condition for an copy of this era.

Did you know? San-Antonio novels, written by Frédéric Dard, were published starting in 1949 and enjoyed immense popular success in France, with over 175 titles published. Fleuve Noir editions greatly contributed to the spread of the thriller genre in France thanks to their accessible paperback formats and their iconic illustrated covers.

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