Jean Cocteau - Drôle de Ménage - 1948

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Drôle de Ménage, an illustrated edition by Jean Cocteau, 60 pages, in French, original language, published in 1948 by Paul Morihien, soft cover, numbered edition (No. 345 of 720 on vélin de Rives), with text and drawings by Cocteau, in good condition.

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Fascinating illustrated edition with its original illustrated cover by Jean Cocteau of this rare literary text that bears witness to Cocteau's inventive and poetic spirit in the postwar era, where the author explores with irony and whimsy human relationships through a singular narration and incisive dialogues -

The work bears witness to Cocteau's creative vitality, blending humor, lightness, and depth in a body of work that is both accessible and subtle, reflecting his central role in 20th-century literature and the arts.

Jean Cocteau - Funny Business - 1948 - Paul Morihien -
60 Pages.

Binding in good condition, paperback edition in its original illustrated cover, with light signs of wear, small tears on the covers, spine smooth and titled -

Very good interior condition, title page printed in color, text and drawings by Jean Cocteau, numerous two-color compositions by Jean Cocteau, printed by Mourlottirage in 2,720 copies, one of 720 copies (No. 345) on Rives vélin, fresh -

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Fascinating illustrated edition with its original illustrated cover by Jean Cocteau of this rare literary text that bears witness to Cocteau's inventive and poetic spirit in the postwar era, where the author explores with irony and whimsy human relationships through a singular narration and incisive dialogues -

The work bears witness to Cocteau's creative vitality, blending humor, lightness, and depth in a body of work that is both accessible and subtle, reflecting his central role in 20th-century literature and the arts.

Jean Cocteau - Funny Business - 1948 - Paul Morihien -
60 Pages.

Binding in good condition, paperback edition in its original illustrated cover, with light signs of wear, small tears on the covers, spine smooth and titled -

Very good interior condition, title page printed in color, text and drawings by Jean Cocteau, numerous two-color compositions by Jean Cocteau, printed by Mourlottirage in 2,720 copies, one of 720 copies (No. 345) on Rives vélin, fresh -

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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Drôle de Ménage
Author/ Illustrator
Jean Cocteau
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1948
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paul Morihien
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
60
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