Rene Gruau's First Century Den Brute and three stories from Crime

and three stories from Crime and Punishment

full-color collection of the sensationally popular art of Alberto Vargas

The inventive compositions and detailed ornament deliver a strong visual impact

Back in 2009

Rene Gruau's First Century Den Brute and three stories from CrimeI found this rare Gruau art book scouting the bouquiniste stands along the Seine in Paris and brought it back alive! Published in France, but fully in English! A beautiful bright unread copy of this spectacular, profusely illustrated monograph on the iconic illustrator designer Rene Gruau (1909 2004). Renown in the fashion and advertising world, his appealing images are the epitome of cool elegant sophistication. This book has his biography, extensive