Signed, Ilias Petropoulos - Lot of 5 Items Hypokosmos & Shadow Theater + Ichneftis + Annotated Articles, Provenance: Kostas - 1980-1987
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A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
All items are hand-signed, many with personal dedications, greetings, or comments, and were sent directly by Petropoulos to his close friend and critic Kostas Stamatiou (1929–1991)—a founding member of the Panhellenic Union of Film Critics. This clear provenance considerably enhances the scholarly and collectible value of the lot.
Included in This Lot
1. Υπόκοσμος και Καραγκιόζης (Hypokosmos and Shadow Theater)
Publisher: Grammata, Athens
Year: 1980
Edition: Second edition
Pages: 194
Dimensions: 21 cm × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed and dedicated by Elias Petropoulos
A seminal work exploring the Greek underworld through the lens of Karagiozis shadow theater—one of Petropoulos’ most important studies of marginal culture.
2. Ιχνευτής (Ichneftis – “Tracker”)
Publisher: K. Voukelatos
Issue: 22–23 (June–July 1987)
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 24 cm × 17 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed with greetings by Petropoulos to Kostas Stamatiou
A key intellectual magazine of the period, reflecting the critical and underground discourse of late-20th-century Greece.
3. “Φαλλοκρατική Ετυμολογία” (Phallic Etymology)
Copied article
Date stamped: May 9, 1983
Pages: 3
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed and annotated by Petropoulos to Stamatiou
A provocative linguistic text characteristic of Petropoulos’ fearless approach to taboo subjects.
4. Newspaper Le Soir (Brussels)
Issue dated: May 8–9, 1983
Greek stamp: May 17, 1983
Pages: 1
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed with personal greetings by Petropoulos
A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
All items are hand-signed, many with personal dedications, greetings, or comments, and were sent directly by Petropoulos to his close friend and critic Kostas Stamatiou (1929–1991)—a founding member of the Panhellenic Union of Film Critics. This clear provenance considerably enhances the scholarly and collectible value of the lot.
Included in This Lot
1. Υπόκοσμος και Καραγκιόζης (Hypokosmos and Shadow Theater)
Publisher: Grammata, Athens
Year: 1980
Edition: Second edition
Pages: 194
Dimensions: 21 × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed and dedicated by Elias Petropoulos
A seminal work exploring the Greek underworld through the lens of Karagiozis shadow theater—one of Petropoulos’ most important studies of marginal culture.
2. Ιχνευτής (Ichneftis – “Tracker”)
Publisher: K. Voukelatos
Issue: 22–23 (June–July 1987)
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 24 × 17 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed with greetings by Petropoulos to Kostas Stamatiou
A key intellectual magazine of the period, reflecting the critical and underground discourse of late-20th-century Greece.
3. “Φαλλοκρατική Ετυμολογία” (Phallic Etymology)
Copied article
Date stamped: May 9, 1983
Pages: 3
Dimensions: 26.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed and annotated by Petropoulos to Stamatiou
A provocative linguistic text characteristic of Petropoulos’ fearless approach to taboo subjects.
4. Newspaper Le Soir (Brussels)
Issue dated: May 8–9, 1983
Greek stamp: May 17, 1983
Pages: 1
Dimensions: 26.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed with personal greetings by Petropoulos
An international reference illustrating Petropoulos’ European presence during his years of exile in France.
5. “Benavis Kaliarda? (Do You Speak Kaliarda?)” – John Taylor
Source: The Gay Books Bulletin, Issue No. 9, New York
Date: May 25, 1983
Pages: 6
Dimensions: 29.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Hand-signed with greetings and commentary by Petropoulos
A rare document linked to Kaliardà, the secret cant of the Greek LGBTQ+ community, documented by Petropoulos in what is widely regarded as the first gay-slang dictionary in any language.
Condition
All items are in very good vintage condition, with expected age-related wear. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
About Elias Petropoulos
Elias Petropoulos was a Greek author, folklorist, and self-described “urban anthropologist” whose work documented the marginalized worlds of Greek society: rebetiko musicians, criminals, drug users, homosexual subcultures, and linguistic undergrounds. His writings were repeatedly banned during the Greek military junta (1967–1974), leading to imprisonment and ultimately to self-exile in France.
Today, Petropoulos is regarded as a cult intellectual figure, whose works combine rigorous documentation, radical honesty, and literary rebellion.
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5. “Benavis Kaliarda? (Do You Speak Kaliarda?)” – John Taylor
Source: The Gay Books Bulletin, Issue No. 9, New York
Date: May 25, 1983
Pages: 6
Dimensions: 29.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Hand-signed with greetings and commentary by Petropoulos
A rare document linked to Kaliardà, the secret cant of the Greek LGBTQ+ community, documented by Petropoulos in what is widely regarded as the first gay-slang dictionary in any language.
Condition
All items are in very good vintage condition, with expected age-related wear. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
About Elias Petropoulos
Elias Petropoulos was a Greek author, folklorist, and self-described “urban anthropologist” whose work documented the marginalized worlds of Greek society: rebetiko musicians, criminals, drug users, homosexual subcultures, and linguistic undergrounds. His writings were repeatedly banned during the Greek military junta (1967–1974), leading to imprisonment and ultimately to self-exile in France.
Today, Petropoulos is regarded as a cult intellectual figure, whose works combine rigorous documentation, radical honesty, and literary rebellion.
Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe delivery.
A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
All items are hand-signed, many with personal dedications, greetings, or comments, and were sent directly by Petropoulos to his close friend and critic Kostas Stamatiou (1929–1991)—a founding member of the Panhellenic Union of Film Critics. This clear provenance considerably enhances the scholarly and collectible value of the lot.
Included in This Lot
1. Υπόκοσμος και Καραγκιόζης (Hypokosmos and Shadow Theater)
Publisher: Grammata, Athens
Year: 1980
Edition: Second edition
Pages: 194
Dimensions: 21 cm × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed and dedicated by Elias Petropoulos
A seminal work exploring the Greek underworld through the lens of Karagiozis shadow theater—one of Petropoulos’ most important studies of marginal culture.
2. Ιχνευτής (Ichneftis – “Tracker”)
Publisher: K. Voukelatos
Issue: 22–23 (June–July 1987)
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 24 cm × 17 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed with greetings by Petropoulos to Kostas Stamatiou
A key intellectual magazine of the period, reflecting the critical and underground discourse of late-20th-century Greece.
3. “Φαλλοκρατική Ετυμολογία” (Phallic Etymology)
Copied article
Date stamped: May 9, 1983
Pages: 3
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed and annotated by Petropoulos to Stamatiou
A provocative linguistic text characteristic of Petropoulos’ fearless approach to taboo subjects.
4. Newspaper Le Soir (Brussels)
Issue dated: May 8–9, 1983
Greek stamp: May 17, 1983
Pages: 1
Dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed with personal greetings by Petropoulos
A rare and historically significant signed lot of five items related to Elias Petropoulos (1928–2003), one of the most radical and influential figures of modern Greek underground literature and cultural anthropology.
All items are hand-signed, many with personal dedications, greetings, or comments, and were sent directly by Petropoulos to his close friend and critic Kostas Stamatiou (1929–1991)—a founding member of the Panhellenic Union of Film Critics. This clear provenance considerably enhances the scholarly and collectible value of the lot.
Included in This Lot
1. Υπόκοσμος και Καραγκιόζης (Hypokosmos and Shadow Theater)
Publisher: Grammata, Athens
Year: 1980
Edition: Second edition
Pages: 194
Dimensions: 21 × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed and dedicated by Elias Petropoulos
A seminal work exploring the Greek underworld through the lens of Karagiozis shadow theater—one of Petropoulos’ most important studies of marginal culture.
2. Ιχνευτής (Ichneftis – “Tracker”)
Publisher: K. Voukelatos
Issue: 22–23 (June–July 1987)
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 24 × 17 cm
Binding: Softcover
Hand-signed with greetings by Petropoulos to Kostas Stamatiou
A key intellectual magazine of the period, reflecting the critical and underground discourse of late-20th-century Greece.
3. “Φαλλοκρατική Ετυμολογία” (Phallic Etymology)
Copied article
Date stamped: May 9, 1983
Pages: 3
Dimensions: 26.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed and annotated by Petropoulos to Stamatiou
A provocative linguistic text characteristic of Petropoulos’ fearless approach to taboo subjects.
4. Newspaper Le Soir (Brussels)
Issue dated: May 8–9, 1983
Greek stamp: May 17, 1983
Pages: 1
Dimensions: 26.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Signed with personal greetings by Petropoulos
An international reference illustrating Petropoulos’ European presence during his years of exile in France.
5. “Benavis Kaliarda? (Do You Speak Kaliarda?)” – John Taylor
Source: The Gay Books Bulletin, Issue No. 9, New York
Date: May 25, 1983
Pages: 6
Dimensions: 29.5 × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Hand-signed with greetings and commentary by Petropoulos
A rare document linked to Kaliardà, the secret cant of the Greek LGBTQ+ community, documented by Petropoulos in what is widely regarded as the first gay-slang dictionary in any language.
Condition
All items are in very good vintage condition, with expected age-related wear. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
About Elias Petropoulos
Elias Petropoulos was a Greek author, folklorist, and self-described “urban anthropologist” whose work documented the marginalized worlds of Greek society: rebetiko musicians, criminals, drug users, homosexual subcultures, and linguistic undergrounds. His writings were repeatedly banned during the Greek military junta (1967–1974), leading to imprisonment and ultimately to self-exile in France.
Today, Petropoulos is regarded as a cult intellectual figure, whose works combine rigorous documentation, radical honesty, and literary rebellion.
Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe delivery.
5. “Benavis Kaliarda? (Do You Speak Kaliarda?)” – John Taylor
Source: The Gay Books Bulletin, Issue No. 9, New York
Date: May 25, 1983
Pages: 6
Dimensions: 29.5 cm × 21 cm
Binding: Loose
Hand-signed with greetings and commentary by Petropoulos
A rare document linked to Kaliardà, the secret cant of the Greek LGBTQ+ community, documented by Petropoulos in what is widely regarded as the first gay-slang dictionary in any language.
Condition
All items are in very good vintage condition, with expected age-related wear. Please consult the photographs for a detailed assessment.
About Elias Petropoulos
Elias Petropoulos was a Greek author, folklorist, and self-described “urban anthropologist” whose work documented the marginalized worlds of Greek society: rebetiko musicians, criminals, drug users, homosexual subcultures, and linguistic undergrounds. His writings were repeatedly banned during the Greek military junta (1967–1974), leading to imprisonment and ultimately to self-exile in France.
Today, Petropoulos is regarded as a cult intellectual figure, whose works combine rigorous documentation, radical honesty, and literary rebellion.
Shipping
Carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking to ensure safe delivery.
Details
Number of Books
5
Subject
Art, Humour & caricature, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology
Book Title
Lot of 5 Items Hypokosmos & Shadow Theater + Ichneftis + Annotated Articles, Provenance: Kostas
Author/ Illustrator
Signed, Ilias Petropoulos
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1980
Publication year youngest item
1987
Height
29.5 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
21 cm
Language
English, French, Greek
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Nefeli, K. Voukelatos
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Inscribed by author, Signed
Number of pages
329
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