Une migration suivi de Le Partenaire
This remarkable book, 'Une migration suivi de Le Partenaire', brings together the literary depth of Roger Laporte with the visual power of the Sino-French artist Zao Wou-ki. Published by the renowned French publishing house Fata Morgana, known for its carefully crafted books, it is a rare edition that explores the dialogue between poetry and abstract art. The frontispiece by Zao Wou-ki visually transforms the text and enriches the reading experience. This work represents a pinnacle in the collaboration between a contemporary writer and an influential painter. The addition of a preface by the poet René Char, who was himself closely associated with the Surrealist movement, adds an extra layer of cultural and historical significance. It is a beautiful example of how literary and artistic craftsmanship come together in a harmonious whole.
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Laporte, Roger
Zao Wou-ki
Une migration suivi de Le Partenaire
1974 | Montpellier | Fata Morgana
This copy with the original etching by Zao Wou-ki and signatures is a rare and sought-after piece.
This remarkable book, 'Une migration suivi de Le Partenaire', brings together the literary depth of Roger Laporte with the visual power of the Sino-French artist Zao Wou-ki. Published by the renowned French publishing house Fata Morgana, known for its carefully crafted books, it is a rare edition that explores the dialogue between poetry and abstract art. The frontispiece by Zao Wou-ki visually transforms the text and enriches the reading experience. This work represents a pinnacle in the collaboration between a contemporary writer and an influential painter. The addition of a preface by the poet René Char, who was himself closely associated with the Surrealist movement, adds an extra layer of cultural and historical significance. It is a beautiful example of how literary and artistic craftsmanship come together in a harmonious whole.
€1,250
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Format
In-8 (Octavo) approx. 20 × 26 cm
Edition Particulars
1 of 50 deluxe copies on Arches paper, signed by the author and artist, including an original etching
Print Run
550
Copy Number
32
Paper
Arches
Product DETAIL
The book consists of two literary works by Roger Laporte, 'Une migration' and 'Le Partenaire'. The texts are combined in this edition and illustrated with a frontispiece by Zao Wou-ki. Laporte's literary style has often been described as complex and introspective, with a focus on the nature of language and the human experience. The interweaving of his texts with Wou-ki's abstract engraving evokes a dialogue between the reader's inner journey and the artist's visual imagination. The preface by René Char, a poet who left Surrealism to develop his own style, contributes to the theme of personal and artistic migration central to Laporte's work. The publication thus explores themes such as movement, identity, and the relationship between word and image.
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