Vintage detective novel San-Antonio Messieurs les Hommes Fleuve Noir retro paperback

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Description
This pocket detective novel, entitled "Messieurs les Hommes", features the famous character of Commissioner San-Antonio. The book is presented in a compact format typical of vintage paperback editions. The cover, illustrated in a retro style, shows a man in a beige trench coat and hat, armed with a pistol and ready to get out of a car, evoking the atmosphere of 1950s-60s noir novels. The title is displayed in red and white letters on a blue background, with a red band at the bottom for the mentions "Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO" and "Éditions FLEUVE NOIR".

The cover features a dynamic, signed illustration, characteristic of detective novels of the era, with a cinematic staging. The graphic style, colors, and typography are typical of paperback detective books published in France in the mid-20th century. The visible wear, particularly at the corners and on the top right (partially torn price tag), attests to the book's age and retro authenticity.

The collection name, "Fleuve Noir", is inscribed at the bottom of the cover, an essential reference in French detective novel publishing. The name "Commissaire SAN-ANTONIO" is clearly legible in red and blue, confirming that it is a title from the famous series created by Frédéric Dard. No precise date mention is visible, but the general aesthetic and presentation correspond to paperback editions published between the 1950s and 1970s.

The book shows signs of use: fold marks, blunt corners, scratches, and rubbing on the cover. The period price tag, partially torn, is still visible on the top right corner. No other details on the spine, back, or interior are observable in this image.

This vintage pocket detective novel is sought after for its retro illustrated cover and its belonging to the Fleuve Noir collection. It is an old copy, perfect for lovers of French detective literature or vintage graphic design.

Condition
Used book, sold as is. Shows signs of wear, creases, and visible traces of use on the cover.

Did you know? The "San-Antonio" series, launched in 1949 by Frédéric Dard, comprises more than 170 novels published by Fleuve Noir. This commissioner character, both ironic and witty, profoundly marked French detective literature and contributed to popularizing the "roman de gare" (pulp fiction) in France.

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