Michel HOUELLEBECQ

First edition with the correct imprint of June 2001.
Handsome copy.

First edition, for which no deluxe paper copies were issued.

A pleasant copy.

First edition of this "special current affairs" issue directed by René Chiche and entirely devoted to the recent publication of Michel Houellebecq's novel titled "Soumission".
A handsome and rare copy.
Text by Robin Gerson.

First edition of the first published text by Michel Houellebecq.
Other contributions by Malcolm de Chazal "Lettre à Pierre Demarne", Alain Jouffroy "L'incurable retard des mots", Philippe Soupault "Raymond Roussel", Olivier Larronde "Soigner ses roses"...

First edition of the second published text by Michel Houellebecq.
Other contributions by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly "Disjecta membra", Jacques d'Adelsward Fersen "Ceux-là", Paul Morand "Franck Harris", Jean-Marie Rouart "La passion de Luc Dietrich"...
Michel Houellebecq's text is devoted to Howard Phillips Lovecraft.

Second edition, published three months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.
In this edition, the text is indeed modified on page 121: the "Espace du possible" campsite, near Royan, becoming the fictional "Lieu du changement" campsite, near Cholet, to avoid being sued by the owners of the establishment.

First edition, one of 150 numbered copies, the only deluxe copies.
Very handsome copy.

Edition published a few months after the first, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Some soiling to cover, otherwise handsome copy.
Autograph inscription signed by Michel Houellebecq to a man named Alexandre.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint of July 2010.
A handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint dated August 2005.
Minor creases and light scuffs to board margins.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Handsome copy.
Work illustrated with photographs by Michel Houellebecq.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint dated July 2010.
A handsome copy despite a small crease to the lower right corner of the front cover.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy complete with its publisher's wraparound band.

Second edition, published three months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.
In this edition, the text is notably modified on page 121: the "Espace du possible" campsite, near Royan, becoming the fictional campsite, "Lieu du changement," near Cholet to avoid legal action by the establishment's owners.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies and bearing the correct imprint of July 2010.
Fine copy despite light and minor soiling to the first cover.

First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on vélin rivoli, the only deluxe copies.
Copy in mint condition.

First edition with the correct imprint of June 2001.
Handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.

Later edition published a few months after the original, for which no deluxe paper copies were issued.
A fine copy complete with its promotional band: prix Goncourt 2010.
Signed autograph inscription from Michel Houellebecq to a man named Farès.

First edition, of which no deluxe copies were printed, bearing the correct July 2010 imprint.
A handsome copy.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.

First edition printed on ordinary paper.
Handsome copy.

Second edition, published two months after the first edition.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint of July 2010.
A handsome copy.

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies, with the correct imprint dated July 2010.
Handsome copy.

Edition after one year to the original.
A small trace of ballpoint pen on the first board, a tiny tear at the top of the first cover dish, a slight trace of fold at the bottom corner of the second cover dish,
Rare autograph shipment signed by Michel Houellebecq.

Edition published three months after the first.
A small tear at the bottom of the spine.
Rare handwritten signature by Michel Houellebecq.

First edition on current paper.
Nice copy of his trailer.
Michel Houellebecq's signature on the fake title page.

New edition.
Nice copy.
Signed autograph of Michel Houellebecq to a man named Christophe.

Posterior edition of three months to the original.
Back slightly cleared, small spots on the margins of the second board which also has a foot fold.
Rare autograph dedication, written in London, dated and signed by Michel Houellebecq: "The epilogue was a science fiction hypothesis or departure - but, the more it goes, the more I find the idea good".

First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of Michel Houellebecq to Jean-Baptiste Paro.
A trace of vertical fold on the margin of the first board, nice copy.

First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of Michel Houellebecq to Charles Dobzynski.
A slight trace of vertical bend in the margin of the first board, nice copy.

First edition for which there is no mention of leading copies.
Signed autograph of Michel Houellebecq to Charles Dobzynski.
Nice copy.

first edition.
Signed autograph of Michel Houellebecq.
Nice copy.