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Éditions Pro-Francia
Parisian publisher from the 1920s, specializing in deluxe illustrated books in the Art Deco style.
Short Biography
Éditions Pro-Francia was a French publishing house, founded in Paris in 1921. They specialized in producing high-quality, bibliophile books that embodied the Art Deco aesthetic. They primarily published literary texts, including 'curiosa' or mildly erotic works, illustrated by the most fashionable artists of the era. They were separate from the radical avant-garde (Dada, Surrealism) and catered to the more traditional, luxury market.
Connection to the Book World
The publisher is known for its books illustrated with 'pochoir' (stencil coloring), the signature technique of Art Deco. They collaborated with artists like George Barbier, André Marty, and Gerda Wegener. A famous example is Barbier's 'Falbalas et Fanfreluches' (1922-1926), an almanac of fashion.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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