French craftsmanship unique in the world:Glazed calf, morocco doublure, stamped or inlayed... books are dressed in their best attire thanks to a handful of master craftsmen who have housed great literary works in leather and gold bindings.
A traversal through the works of those who have been writing, imagining, and creating since the late twentieth century. This selection brings together pieces that mirror the shifts of an era — literary gestures, singular voices, new perspectives. Each book and object has been chosen to capture, through its material presence, the living imprint of our contemporaries.
To offer a unique work of art is to share the singularity of an artistic gesture. A piece that exists in only one example carries an immediate presence, a direct trace of creation. It is a rare gift, establishing a tangible link between the artist and the person who receives it.
An antique book stands out through its materiality, its journey, and its place in the history of the text. Bindings, provenances, original editions: all elements that make it a thoughtful, enduring gift for those attuned to the presence of works from the past.
Au Phare, à l'Obus, aux Deux Eléphants, au Globe Doré... These famous Jules Verne elaborately decorated cloths are the finest publisher's bindings of the 19th century. Discover the extraordinary journey of the Editions Hetzel.