San-Antonio paperback full of vintage detective Fleuve Noir retro mustaches

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Description

This paperback, visible in the photo, is a novel from the San-Antonio series, titled "plein les moustaches" (full mustaches). The book features a soft cover illustrated with a color photograph typical of Fleuve Noir editions, characterized by a bold visual and graphic design marked by the title "ANTONIO" in large red letters, accompanied by the name "san" in black. The upper part of the cover also bears the publisher's name "fleuve noir."

The cover design fits the retro aesthetic of the 70s-80s, with a very pronounced graphic style and a detective novel-style photograph, a distinctive element of the San-Antonio collection. The visible side shows a woman with voluminous hair, posing with an evocative expression against a neutral background, reinforcing the mysterious and offbeat aspect of the series. The inscription "plein les moustaches" appears in the lower left in a simple and modern black font.

The spine and interior of the book are not visible in the photo; only the front cover is shown. The book has a slightly marked edge, typical of old books that have been handled, but with no apparent tears on the visible side. The upper corners are very slightly rounded, a sign of natural wear. The cover shows some superficial creases, particularly under the title, indicating past reading but maintaining the integrity of the main visual.

The format is that of a classic paperback, with a soft binding and color printing on the cover. No additional jacket or slipcase elements are visible. The typography and illustration perfectly match the graphic identity of Fleuve Noir's retro detective novel collection.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. The cover shows signs of use, including fold marks on the front, but remains overall in good condition for a vintage book of this category.

Did you know? The San-Antonio series, created by Frédéric Dard in 1949, is one of the most famous in French detective fiction. Published by Fleuve Noir, it comprises more than 170 titles, characterized by their humor, popular language, and offbeat plots, becoming a true publishing phenomenon in the 20th century.

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