Trémois - Le Livre d'Eros - 1970

Published by the Club du Livre in 1970, Le Livre d'Éros is a monumental visual masterpiece celebrating sensuality, mythology, and the human form.
The volume is celebrated for the breathtaking, surreal illustrations by Pierre-Yves Trémois, a master of modern French engraving. Trémois’s unmistakable, sharp, and visceral line work brings to life a mesmerizing world of mythological figures (such as Minos and Amphitrite), ethereal nudes, and fascinating, slightly unsettling creatures (like the wide-eyed Tarsier and the Stingray face). His exploration of anatomy and eroticism is both beautiful and profound.
Equally impressive is the book's exterior, which is a modern work of art in itself. Designed by the celebrated Greek-French artist Mario Prassinos, the fiery red cover features a deeply embossed, heavily gilded pattern that catches the light beautifully, making it an incredible display piece.
As a numbered copy on high-quality Lana vellum, this volume perfectly merges Trémois's surreal eroticism with Prassinos's bold binding design. It is highly sought after by collectors of modern illustrated books, erotic art, and fine mid-century bindings.