Jean Cocteau - Théâtre - 1957

Stunning numbered edition 2337 on Vergé de Voiron from Navarre papermakers and illustrated by Jean Cocteau with in-text drawings and 40 original color lithographs. Complete in two volumes, this captivating work relates the theatrical universe of one of the masters of the 20th century -

Cocteau presents here his most emblematic plays, combining poetry, modernity and audacity. With works such as "Les Parents terribles" and "La Machine infernale", this volume offers a unique and provocative vision of classical and contemporary theatre -

Cocteau's writing, rich in symbolism and creativity, transforms each play into an unforgettable experience -

Illustrated edition with bandeaux drawings and 40 original color lithographs by the writer, gathering:

Volume 1/ "Les Mariés de la Tour Eiffel", "Antigone", "Roméo et Juliette", "Orphée", "La Voix humaine", "La Machine infernale", "Oedipe-Roi", "Les Chevaliers de la Table ronde", "Les Parents terribles";

Volume 2/ "Les Monstres sacrés", "La Machine à écrire", "Renaud et Armide", "L'Aigle à deux têtes", "Bacchus", "Théâtre de poche", followed by "Arguments scéniques et chorégraphiques" and a bibliography of Jean Cocteau's theatrical works compiled by Louis Bonalumi -

Jean Cocteau - Théâtre - 1957 - Tome I et II - Grasset -
535 - 642 pp

Very good condition of the bindings, works in their full illustrated edition boards (board binding executed by Atelier Barast, after the mock-up by Jean Cocteau), in a common slipcase, slight signs of wear, nice illustrations on covers, smooth spines adorned, titles, volume numbers and author’s name handwritten -

Very good interior condition, illustrated edition by Jean Cocteau with in-text drawings and 40 original color lithographs, yellow illustrated endpapers, limited edition of 8,800 copies on Vergé de Voiron from Navarre papermakers, this one no. 2337, interior fresh -

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