Raymond Moretti / Jacques Brel - L'Homme de la Mancha - 1985

Superb numbered edition 299 on Lana vellum and richly illustrated in its publisher's black suede clamshell case that combines Jacques Brel's writing with Raymond Moretti's illustrations - Published in 1985, this book is a tribute to Brel's body of work, highlighting themes of love, quest, and madness. It is the original French edition of this American musical, adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote - It consists of 79 pages illustrated with beautiful original plates accompanying magnificent songs written by Joe Darion, translated and adapted into French by Jacques Brel in 1967. Music by Mitch Leigh - Moretti's illustrations are created with great attention to detail and use a variety of techniques to capture the emotion and atmosphere of the story. The book is printed on Arches vellum paper, which gives it exceptional visual quality - Raymond Moretti / Jacques Brel - L'Homme de la Mancha - 1985 - Armand et Georges Israël - 79 Pages. Very good binding condition, book in loose sheets, under cream illustrated paper-slip case and publisher's black suede clamshell case, some stains and signs of wear, smooth spine adorned with a gilded engraving and titled, front covers illustrated with a motif and gilded title - Very good interior condition, book enriched with beautiful color and black-and-white compositions hors texte, foreword by France Brel and Georges Israël, with original illustrations by Moretti, one of 1000 copies on Lana vellum, the remainder, however, is not present, text clean, interior fresh - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

Estimate:£209.09

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