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Creuzevault, Henri

Influential Parisian gallery owner, publisher, and bookbinder, a key figure in the post-war 'livre d'artiste'.

Short Biography

Henri Creuzevault (1905-1971) was a pivotal figure in the Parisian art world. He began his career as one of the most innovative and respected bookbinders of his time, whose bindings were considered sculptural artworks in themselves. After the war, he opened a gallery and became one of the most important publishers of 'livres d'artiste'. He collaborated with the greatest artists of the 'École de Paris', including Giacometti, Miró, and de Staël. Creuzevault combined his unparalleled sense of typography, paper, and binding with the most cutting-edge art.

Connection to the Book World

Creuzevault's publications are among the absolute pinnacles of 20th-century bibliophily. He was not just a publisher, but the director of the entire book. A famous example is 'Paroles Peintes' (1962), a collaboration between Giacometti and the poet Michel Leiris, where Giacometti's etchings perfectly harmonize with the text. His editions show an ultimate refinement in the integration of original graphics (etchings, lithographs) and the book as an object.

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Founded and curated by [Curator Name], The Hidden Page reflects decades of research and passion for the printed avant-garde. With a background in art history and rare book conservation, [he/she/they] brings a scholarly yet accessible approach to each selection.


The platform aspires to bridge the gap between private collections, institutional research, and curious readers worldwide.

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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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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
30f736fa507b1204995b143b6353a38996851deb.jpg
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
30f736fa507b1204995b143b6353a38996851deb.jpg
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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Size does (not) matter:

The Paradoxical Power of Format in Avant-Garde Book Art

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Size does (not) matter:

The Paradoxical Power of Format in Avant-Garde Book Art

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