{"product_id":"livre-poche-vintage-san-antonio-mes-hommages-a-la-donzelle-polar-ancien-retro","title":"Vintage San-Antonio paperback Mes hommages à la donzelle old retro crime novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old paperback is a detective novel titled \u003cb\u003e\"Mes hommages à la donzelle\"\u003c\/b\u003e (My Respects to the Damsel), written by the famous Commissioner San-Antonio and published by \u003cb\u003eFleuve Noir\u003c\/b\u003e. The cover features an illustration typical of vintage crime fiction editions, with a dark-eyed man, a blonde woman in a light blue dress brandishing an object, and a character lying in the foreground. The title is printed in red and yellow letters on a purple background, while the red lower band displays \"Commissaire San-Antonio\" and \"Fleuve Noir\" in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dynamic typography and realistic illustration evoke the aesthetic of the 1960s, characteristic of the first editions of the San-Antonio series. The cover shows slight signs of wear visible on the corners and edges, with some noticeable creases on the upper left and center, testifying to the book's handling over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is that of a paperback, with a soft cover and a visible square spine. The graphic style of the cover, blending suspense and a retro ambiance, is emblematic of French noir fiction. The signed illustration in the bottom left reinforces the authenticity of the vintage edition, while the background of the photo highlights the book in front of a bookcase of old bound volumes, emphasizing its antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author's name, San-Antonio, is prominently displayed in capital letters, guaranteeing its appeal to lovers of classic detective novels. The slightly patinated appearance and visible signs of wear on the cover attest to original preservation, without apparent restoration or retouching. No other details are visible regarding the spine or the back on this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed book, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the cover (creases, rubbing, bumped corners), with no information about the interior or spine not visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e San-Antonio is the pseudonym of Frédéric Dard, a prolific author who published more than 170 novels under this name between 1949 and 2001. The series is known for its unique style, blending slang, humor, and detective intrigue. The illustrated covers of Fleuve Noir editions have become emblematic of post-war French popular fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage detective novel, old San-Antonio book, Fleuve Noir crime fiction, retro edition, 60s paperback, French noir novel, illustrated cover, Mes hommages à la donzelle, Commissaire San-Antonio, pocket book France, retro crime fiction, old French crime novel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306054340935,"sku":"77f6c383-fd00-4ef0-b1b0-ae90a250115a-PA0.24","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f2fd3857-81cf-4652-80b0-ff6c3a713da4.jpg?v=1783432525","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/livre-poche-vintage-san-antonio-mes-hommages-a-la-donzelle-polar-ancien-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}