{"product_id":"588","title":"The Flower of Evil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely produced Heritage Press edition of Baudelaire’s seminal poetic work, presented in an elegant and understated mid-century design characteristic of the publisher’s best productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in deep burgundy cloth with a black spine label lettered in gilt, the volume offers a refined and sober aesthetic, fully in keeping with the tone of Baudelaire’s work. The typography is crisp and well-proportioned, printed on quality paper, ensuring a highly readable and visually balanced text block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is housed in its original publisher’s slipcase, matching in tone and form, providing both protection and a cohesive presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with expressive full-page drawings, the edition captures the symbolic and often haunting atmosphere of Les Fleurs du mal, enhancing the reader’s experience without overwhelming the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, this copy retains the original Sandglass leaflet, a desirable and increasingly scarce accompaniment, offering editorial context on the text and production of the volume—an element sought after by collectors of Heritage Press editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete and attractive example of a classic poetic work, combining literary significance with thoughtful book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook in good to very good condition, with a firm and square binding. The cloth remains clean and well preserved overall, with light signs of handling. A small abrasion is present on the spine, visible but not affecting the structure or legibility of the spine label. The interior is clean, with bright pages and no markings observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlipcase in good to very good condition, showing light rubbing and minor edge wear consistent with age, but structurally sound and presenting well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandglass present, in very good condition, with light handling wear only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beaudelaire, Charles","offers":[{"title":"Bon+ \/ Édition illustrée - Coffret (The Heritage Press)","offer_id":48706469560420,"sku":"SH-058890","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/8469\/8468\/files\/Beaudelaire_Charles_-_The_Flower_of_Evil_-_The_Heritage_Press_-_livre_usage.webp?v=1780011905","url":"https:\/\/lepasdecote.ca\/products\/588","provider":"Le Pas de côté","version":"1.0","type":"link"}