Author: Caran D'Ache; Emmanuel Poire; H M Bateman
Title: Caran D&Apos;Ache the Supreme
Description: London, Methuen, 1933. First edition. Hardback. A scarce, English publication of the cartoons of the French satirist and political cartoonist, Emmanuel Poire. First thus, the first edition of this work. Published using Poire's pseudonym, Caran d'Ache. His pseudonym is taken from the Russian word 'karandash' meaning 'Pencil&apos. He was a regular contributor to newspapers such as 'Le Figaro' and many feel he is one of the precursors of comic strips. The Swiss art product company 'Caran D'Ache' is named after him. With an introduction by H M Bateman, who notes this is the first English publication of Poire's works. An important part of the history of cartoons. In the publisher's original boards. Externally, rubbed to the boards and spine. Fading to the boards. Small loss to the head and tail of spine. Small split to the head of front and rear joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Caran D'Ache; Emmanuel Poire. Good .

Keywords: Caran d'Ache Art Emmanuel Poire Cartoonist Art Caran D'Ache; Emmanuel Poire


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