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Le secret des deux plumes

€154.00
"The Secret of the Two Feathers" by Ivo DUKA (DUCHACEK) & Helena KOLDA. Published by La Guilde du Livre, Lausanne. 1956. Printed in Switzerland. In-8, hardcover with a photo. 96 pages. Text in French by Ivo Duka, translated from English by Dominique Aury, illustrated with 57 black & white photographic reproductions, in-text and plates, by Helena Kolda. "Many strange adventures begin and end in distant lands. The story of The Two Feathers, however, unfolds right in the heart of Manhattan, in New York. Martin, who experienced it, will tell it himself. It may seem incredible; that is why he uses not only words but also photographs...".
Le secret des deux plumes (The Secret of the Two Feathers) is a unique literary work that combines narrative text with visual storytelling. Written in French by Ivo Duka and translated from English by Dominique Aury, the book recounts the adventures of 'The Two Feathers' set in the heart of Manhattan, New York. The story is narrated by Martin, who shares his experiences through both words and photographs. Illustrated by Helena Kolda, the volume features 57 black and white photographic reproductions, including in-text images and plates. Published in 1956 by La Guilde du Livre in Lausanne, Switzerland, this first edition is presented in an in-8 format with a photo-decorated hardcover binding.

Bibliographic Details

Author Helena Kolda
Publisher La Guilde du Livre, Editions Clairefontaine
Place of publication Lausanne, Switzerland
Year 1956
Edition First edition
Binding Hardcover
Language French
Dimensions 22x17
Collation 100 pp.
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