Ces filles que l'on dit de Joie
Paris: Compagnie Parisienne d'Edition, 1954. First Edition. 8vo, 7 1/2 x5 1/2 inches (190 x 140 mm), 198 pp, most gatherings unopened. Illustrations by Serge, Jacques Leclerc, and César; Photographs by René Gendre, Henri Grégoire. Illustrated paper cover printed in orange and black. Wrappers show the slightest wear and soiling; internally clean, with pages lightly toned. Pen inscription on half title.
A mid-century look at the demimonde, focusing on the lives of women “dites de joie” in postwar France. Mixing reportage with social observation, the book reflects contemporary views on prostitution and urban nightlife, and is illustrated with both drawings and photographs. The contributions of several illustrators and photographers give it the look and feel of popular Parisian publishing of the period.
Condition: Near fine.
Item number: 2377
Price: $50.00
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