Touchatout / Moloch - Le Trombinoscope - 1882
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Le Trombinoscope, by Touchatout and illustrated by Moloch, is the first edition (1882) French-language volume published in Paris, with brown half-leather binding, 798 pages, and measuring 27 x 18 cm.
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The Trombinoscope by Touchatout, illustrated by Moloch. First volume — Paris, 1882 — half brown sheepskin binding — 27 x 18 cm — 798 pp.
The book is written under the pseudonym "Touchatout" (whose real name is Léon-Charles Bienvenu) and illustrated by Moloch, whose real name is Alphonse Hector Colomb.
The book contains 99 humorous biographies of famous personalities of the era, each illustrated by a color caricature portrait on the first page. Each biography runs about 8 pages. Among the personalities represented are Clemenceau, Louise Michel, Zola, and many other political, artistic and social figures of the 19th century.
The work is known for its biting humor and satirical caricatures, reflecting the mores and debates of French society at the end of the 19th century. The illustrations by Moloch are particularly appreciated for their lively style and their ability to capture the essence of the characters in an exaggerated and comic manner.
Condition: Corners rubbed. With signs of wear (stains), book in good condition.
The Trombinoscope by Touchatout, illustrated by Moloch. First volume — Paris, 1882 — half brown sheepskin binding — 27 x 18 cm — 798 pp.
The book is written under the pseudonym "Touchatout" (whose real name is Léon-Charles Bienvenu) and illustrated by Moloch, whose real name is Alphonse Hector Colomb.
The book contains 99 humorous biographies of famous personalities of the era, each illustrated by a color caricature portrait on the first page. Each biography runs about 8 pages. Among the personalities represented are Clemenceau, Louise Michel, Zola, and many other political, artistic and social figures of the 19th century.
The work is known for its biting humor and satirical caricatures, reflecting the mores and debates of French society at the end of the 19th century. The illustrations by Moloch are particularly appreciated for their lively style and their ability to capture the essence of the characters in an exaggerated and comic manner.
Condition: Corners rubbed. With signs of wear (stains), book in good condition.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Humour & caricature
Book Title
Le Trombinoscope
Author/ Illustrator
Touchatout / Moloch
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1882
Height
27 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
18 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
798
