Laid Poulet (les poulets)

Paris: Chez Yves Rivière , 1978. Limited First Edition. Wraps. Fine. 12mo. 145 by 93 mm. Unpaginated, 32 leaves, including title and colophon, all with color illustrations by Topor, printing only on rectos. A book of oblique rebuses, many incorporating letters in the illustration and/or solution. The drawings have a whimsicality, and could be categorized as surrealistic without accompanying angst. Colorful and fun. A touch of soiling on the blue wraps. Otherwise, a very clean and tight copy. (Inventory #: 004808)