Jean Cocteau - Opium: Journal d'une désintoxication. Illustré par l'auteur - 1931
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Opium: Journal d'une désintoxication. Illustré par l'auteur by Jean Cocteau, first edition (softback), Paris: Librairie Stock, Delamain et Boutelleau, 264 pages, 200 × 130 mm, language French, original language, 1931 earliest item, illustrated literature, good condition.
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Important 20th century literary work by Cocteau.
A first reprint (so second edition) of this illustrated diary / memoir of Cocteau's opium withdrawal, written during and after a stay at a clinic in 1928–29. It's one of his most personal and widely regarded prose works — part confessional, part aesthetic / philosophical meditation, illustrated throughout with his own distinctive b/w line drawings (over 40 in-text / hors-texte illustrations by Cocteau himself).
Original printed wrappers (pink with black lettering), as issued. Faded to spine. Sight marks of tape residue to inside end papers from clean covering. A few small, neat pencil annotations.
First edition, ordinary / unnumbered copy (outside the limited numbered issues on Japon impérial, vélin pur fil du Marais, or alfa)
264 pages. 20 x 13 cm
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We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
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Important 20th century literary work by Cocteau.
A first reprint (so second edition) of this illustrated diary / memoir of Cocteau's opium withdrawal, written during and after a stay at a clinic in 1928–29. It's one of his most personal and widely regarded prose works — part confessional, part aesthetic / philosophical meditation, illustrated throughout with his own distinctive b/w line drawings (over 40 in-text / hors-texte illustrations by Cocteau himself).
Original printed wrappers (pink with black lettering), as issued. Faded to spine. Sight marks of tape residue to inside end papers from clean covering. A few small, neat pencil annotations.
First edition, ordinary / unnumbered copy (outside the limited numbered issues on Japon impérial, vélin pur fil du Marais, or alfa)
264 pages. 20 x 13 cm
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Opium: Journal d'une désintoxication. Illustré par l'auteur
Author/ Illustrator
Jean Cocteau
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1931
Height
200 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
130 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Librairie Stock, Delamain et Boutelleau
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
264
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