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Three poems from Les fleurs du mal = The flowers of evil

Title
Three poems from Les fleurs du mal = The flowers of evil / by Charles Baudelaire ; photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson ; afterword by Jean Leymarie.
Author
Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867.
Publication
New York : Limited Editions Club, 1997.

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Additional Authors
  • Cartier-Bresson, Henri, 1908-2004.
  • Leymarie, Jean.
  • Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958.
  • Garrod, H. W. (Heathcote William), 1878-1960.
  • Paul, David, 1914-
  • Goodman, Jon.
  • Bixler, Michael.
  • Bixler, Winifred.
  • Limited Editions Club. pbl
Description
[35] p. : ill.; 38 cm.
Uniform Title
Fleurs du mal. Selections. English & French
Alternative Title
  • Fleurs du mal.
  • Fleurs du mal
  • Flowers of evil
  • Three poems
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Livres d'artistes – United States – 20th century.
  • Typefaces (Type evidence) – Walbaum (Monotype)
Note
  • "300 copies of this edition were designed, set in Monotype Walbaum and printed by Michael and Winifred Bixler. The four photogravures were printed by Jon Goodman"--Colophon.
  • Poems translated by Sir John C. Squire, H.W. Garrod and David Paul, respectively; cf. prospectus.
  • Illustrations: 4 photomechanical prints : photogravure, b&w ; full-page. Reproductions of photos. from 1933 (Leonor Fini swimming), 1934 (two nude Mexican women), 1968 (Martine Franck's legs) and 1993 (two nude models). Plates were also issued separately in an ed. of 60 portfolios under title: Henri Cartier-Bresson, 1997.
Language (note)
  • Poems in French and English on opposite pages; afterword in French and English.
Binding (note)
  • Publisher's dark red linen; paper label on front cover. Issued in dark red linen clamshell box (41 cm.); spine title: Les fleurs du mal. Binding by Winifred Bixler; cf. prospectus.
Contents
La geante = The giantess -- Hymne = Agnostos theos -- Les promesses d'un visage = What a pair of eyes can promise.
Call Number
Spencer Coll. Amer. 1997 10-85
OCLC
38124929
Author
Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867.
Title
Three poems from Les fleurs du mal = The flowers of evil / by Charles Baudelaire ; photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson ; afterword by Jean Leymarie.
Imprint
New York : Limited Editions Club, 1997.
Local Note
Spencer Coll. copy is no. 138; signed in pencil by Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Language
Poems in French and English on opposite pages; afterword in French and English.
Binding
Publisher's dark red linen; paper label on front cover. Issued in dark red linen clamshell box (41 cm.); spine title: Les fleurs du mal. Binding by Winifred Bixler; cf. prospectus.
Local Note
Accompanied by prospectus ([4] p.)and publisher's announcement ([1] p.). Prospectus captioned: The Limited Editions Club newsletter. Number 582, series 58, volume 1, October 1997.
Place of Publication
United States New York (State) New York.
Added Author
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, 1908-2004. Photographer
Leymarie, Jean.
Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958.
Garrod, H. W. (Heathcote William), 1878-1960.
Paul, David, 1914-
Goodman, Jon. Printer of plates
Bixler, Michael. Printer
Bixler, Winifred. Printer
Limited Editions Club. Publisher
Research Call Number
Spencer Coll. Amer. 1997 10-85
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