Dubout - Kama Soutra - 1973

Bound ensemble, numbered 869, on Arjomari-Prioux vellum, illustrated with coquines and humorous color illustrations in and out of the text, including a frontispiece by Dubout, of this bold bibliophilic endeavor that pairs the classical Indian text devoted to the art of love and voluptuousness with the satirical, exuberant graphic world of Dubout -

The text, translated and adapted for Western readers, preserves its dimension as an erotic and philosophical treatise, describing practices, postures, and the rules of amorous life, but it is transfigured by Dubout’s humorous, cartoony illustration -

His drawings, abundant, grotesque, and full of vitality, subvert the seriousness of the text, giving it a burlesque and ironic tone, creating a contrast between ancient wisdom and modern verve -

Dubout - Kama Sutra - 1973 - Volumes I and II - Michele Trinckvel -
247 and 246 pp

Very good condition of the bindings, works in their fine publisher’s black leatherette binding with gold titling on the front board and spine, under a slipcase with flaps, with gold-titled spine, and a custom clamshell box illustrated, slight signs of wear, gilded top edges, spine with raised bands and a gold engraving, gold-titled and author’s name -

Very good interior condition, title in red, works enriched with beautiful humorous color illustrations in and out of the text, including a frontispiece by Dubout, red endpapers in very good condition, printed on Arjomari-Prioux vellum, this one No. 869/6000, interior fresh, a fine copy -

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