La Maison du Retour Écœurant
Paris: René Kieffer Editeur, 1929.
BRAUN, G.
Limited edition No. 1 of 50 printed on Papier du Japon. Illustrated by G. Braun, a dazzling gemoetric cover with art deco borders on every page. Mac Orlan's "The House of Sickening Return" was an early influence on French polymath, Boris Vian. A stylish publication, the twentieth title in the L'Amour des Livres collection, edited by Rene Kieffer.
Pierre Mac Orlan, born Pierre Dumarchey on February 26, 1882, in Péronne, France, was a French novelist and songwriter. He adopted the pseudonym Pierre Mac Orlan and became associated with the Montmartre bohemian scene in Paris, frequenting venues like the Lapin Agile cabaret and leading a colorful life.
Mac Orlan's work spanned multiple genres, including novels and songs, with some of his compositions being performed in Parisian cabarets. He gained recognition for his literary contributions, with notable works including "Monsieur Homais voyage" and "L'inhumaine."
Mac Orlan lived a vibrant life and became a prominent figure in the French artistic scene, passing away on June 27, 1970, in Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin, France. His legacy endures as an accomplished artist and writer and a representative of the Parisian bohemian lifestyle.
René-Albert Kieffer was a French bookbinder, publisher, and bookseller who was born in Paris in 1876 and died there in 1963. During the 1920s, he was involved in the publication of many notable works, such as "Dessins de George Barbier" in 1920 and "La fin du monde, filmée par l'Agne N.-D." by Blaise Cendrars in 1919. Kieffer was also known for his beautiful bookbindings, often incorporating elegant designs and high-quality materials. He was an important figure in the Parisian book world during the 1920s, a time when the city was experiencing a cultural and artistic renaissance.
Octavo, 177 pp. with decorated borders, a very good copy.
Price (AUD): $750.00 other currencies