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Le Degré Quarante Et Un [i.e. Iliazd]

The name of Ilia Zdanevich's (Iliazd) publishing house, known for the most radical and typographically experimental 'livres d'artiste'.

Short Biography

Le Degré Quarante Et Un (The Forty-First Degree) is the name of the publishing house founded by Ilia Zdanevich (Iliazd) in 1948 in Paris, France. Building on his early Dada and Futurism experiences, Iliazd published a series of extremely luxurious and typographically innovative 'livres d'artiste'. These editions were a crucial contribution to the post-war avant-garde, exploring the boundaries of typography and book form in collaboration with master artists.

Connection to the Book World

The publishing house released groundbreaking 'livres d'artiste', featuring etchings by Picasso, Miró, and others. The books are monuments of typographical and graphic experimentation, with Iliazd considering the letter and layout as an integral part of the artwork, in the tradition of the Dada book. The books are invaluable to avant-garde bibliophily.

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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
Studies & Dossiers
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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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