Poèmes - Poems
Poèmes – Poems by Lawrence Saphire, published in 1974 by Éditions de la Lune Bleue in New York, appears in an elegant petit in-folio format in loose sheets with flaps and a luxury slipcase. The booklet contains 10 pages of text, surrounded by original graphic works. The dual folio structure gives the book an almost sculptural presence.
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Saphire, Lawrence
Masson, André
Poèmes - Poems
1974 | New York | Éditions de la Lune Bleue
Poèmes – Poems represents a rare and exquisite fusion of poetry and visual art. With only two etchings, Masson delivers one of his most intense and visually relevant contributions to surrealist book illustration. This contributor’s copy, signed by both author and artist, is a literary and artistic gem.
Poèmes – Poems by Lawrence Saphire, published in 1974 by Éditions de la Lune Bleue in New York, appears in an elegant petit in-folio format in loose sheets with flaps and a luxury slipcase. The booklet contains 10 pages of text, surrounded by original graphic works. The dual folio structure gives the book an almost sculptural presence.
€1,250
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Format
In-folio (Folio) approx. 30 × 40 cm
Edition Particulars
1 of 130 on Rives B.F.K., signed by author and artist.
Print Run
165
Copy Number
52
Paper
Rives B.F.K.
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The poems in Poèmes – Poems evoke a dreamy atmosphere where natural imagery meets inner reflection. There’s a sense of movement—wind, water, flight—symbolizing transformation. Some verses hint at childhood memories or longing for freedom, while others are more abstract in their associations: sound, color, form. The mood is slightly melancholic, yet suffused with hope and wonder.
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