{"product_id":"roman-polar-vintage-san-antonio-fleuve-noir-le-secret-de-polichinelle-ancien-poc","title":"Vintage detective novel San-Antonio Fleuve Noir The Secret of Polichinelle old paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThis paperback detective novel, titled \u003cb\u003eLe Secret de Polichinelle\u003c\/b\u003e (Polichinelle's Secret), belongs to the iconic \u003cb\u003eCommissaire San-Antonio\u003c\/b\u003e series. The cover features a typical visual from popular post-war editions, with a colorful illustration depicting a hand holding a glass in front of an ambulance with metallic reflections, against a dark blue background. The bright red lettering of the title immediately catches the eye and testifies to the retro aesthetic of this type of edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \u003cb\u003eFleuve Noir\u003c\/b\u003e is clearly visible at the bottom of the cover, indicating the historic publishing house specializing in detective and espionage novels. The author's name, presented here under the pseudonym Commissaire San-Antonio, is highlighted on a red band, emphasizing the strong visual identity of this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine of the book shows signs of wear, typical of old, circulated books, with some marked creases and blunted corners. The front cover features a large illustration highlighting the graphic style of the 1950s-1960s, characteristic of the first San-Antonio paperbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is that of a classic vintage paperback, with a soft binding, matte printing, and visible signs of age: scratches, reading creases, and edge wear. No elements of the back cover or interior are visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole exudes a strong retro atmosphere, reinforced by the library decor in the background, which highlights the ancient and sought-after character of this French detective novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e  \nUsed item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the cover (creases, scratches, scuffed corners).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe San-Antonio novels, written by Frédéric Dard under this pseudonym, became a literary phenomenon in France starting in the 1950s. The Fleuve Noir collection is particularly sought after for its first editions with illustrated covers, which marked the history of popular French crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e  \nCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: paperback crime novel, retro detective novel, old San-Antonio book, Fleuve Noir edition, Commissaire San Antonio, vintage French crime novel, 1950s noir novel, paperback crime fiction, old paperback, old French paperback, retro crime collection, detective story France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54305959903559,"sku":"546805eb-e531-4b09-8da3-7bd3fb437ed4-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_49dbe68d-2b1d-4320-90a4-6c06115fed65.jpg?v=1783431623","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/roman-polar-vintage-san-antonio-fleuve-noir-le-secret-de-polichinelle-ancien-poc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}