Vintage San-Antonio detective novel J'ai bien l'honneur Fleuve Noir retro paperback

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Description

This old paperback is a detective novel from the San-Antonio series, titled "J'ai bien l'honneur... de vous buter" (I have the honor... of killing you). The book features an illustrated cover typical of popular editions from the second half of the 20th century, with a graphic scene highlighting a man in a suit holding a revolver, and a female face in the background. The visual composition, marked by bright colors and strong contrasts, immediately evokes the retro aesthetic of French detective novels.

The red banner at the bottom of the cover clearly indicates the collection: "Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO" and the publisher's name "Fleuve Noir". The background of the cover features an image of a newspaper classifieds page, a graphic detail often associated with detective plots. The overall layout and illustration style place this work in the vintage period, probably from the 1960s to 1980s, consistent with the Fleuve Noir paperback collection.

The visible spine reveals the natural wear and tear of an old paperback, with fold marks, blunted corners, and some cracks on the cover. These signs of use reinforce the authenticity and retro character of this detective novel. No other accessories or elements are visible in the photo.

The title, "J'ai bien l'honneur... de vous buter", is printed in bright red, perfectly legible, and occupies a central place on the cover. The author's name San-Antonio (pseudonym of Frédéric Dard) is also prominently featured, as is customary for this cult series of French crime fiction.

This retro paperback novel is aimed at all lovers of French detective literature, hard-boiled novels, or vintage paperbacks. It will find its perfect place in a library dedicated to detective fiction or in a display case specializing in old editions of popular literature.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear: folds on the cover, blunted corners, typical signs of use of an old paperback. The inscriptions and illustration remain clearly legible.

Did you know? 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, famous for its humor and wordplay, is one of the most emblematic of French detective literature, with millions of copies sold.

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