Aquarium
Aquarium by Philippe Soupault, published in 1917, is the literary debut of one of the most influential figures of the twentieth-century French avant-garde. The work was published by the young publishing house Au Sans Pareil, which would play a key role in the publication of the Dadaist and Surrealist movements in the years to come. The book is a collection of short poetic prose texts that explore an urban landscape and the interiority of modern man. This is a rare, early edition that not only marks Soupault's literary start but also the birth of an important publishing platform for the avant-garde. It is a tangible document of the period of artistic renewal that led to Surrealism. The form and concept of the publication reflect an experimental approach, typical of the radical artistic movements of the time.
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Soupault, Philippe
Aquarium
1917 | Paris | Au Sans Pareil
A rare and historical edition, announcing the birth of Surrealism and a key work in the literary œuvre of Philippe Soupault.
Aquarium by Philippe Soupault, published in 1917, is the literary debut of one of the most influential figures of the twentieth-century French avant-garde. The work was published by the young publishing house Au Sans Pareil, which would play a key role in the publication of the Dadaist and Surrealist movements in the years to come. The book is a collection of short poetic prose texts that explore an urban landscape and the interiority of modern man. This is a rare, early edition that not only marks Soupault's literary start but also the birth of an important publishing platform for the avant-garde. It is a tangible document of the period of artistic renewal that led to Surrealism. The form and concept of the publication reflect an experimental approach, typical of the radical artistic movements of the time.
€950
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Format
Oblong
Edition Particulars
One of 200 copies on vélin bouffant.
Print Run
235
Paper
vélin bouffant
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In terms of content, Aquarium breathes a quiet, underwater-like world full of short images and slight shifts in perspective. The book is a collection of short poetic prose texts that reflect a search for new forms of expression. The texts explore the impersonal and mechanical nature of the modern city. Soupault's language is direct, fragmented, and observational, avoiding traditional lyricism. The collection reflects a fascination with everyday and banal subjects, transforming them into a surreal, dreamlike reality. The narratives reveal an inner world trapped in the urban landscape, evoking a sense of alienation.
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