Stories and Letters

The Saint-John Perse Foundation pays tribute to the practice of publishing with this exhibition in Aix-en-Provence.

By Jean-Dominique Dalloz - Photos Fondation Saint-John Perse - December 8, 2011

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documents, we discover the interests of Saint-John Perse in typography, and his special affection for the typefaces Garamond and Grandjean. A magnificent edition of his collection “Amers” has pride of place, as will as lead punches and dyes used in its printing. We feel a little of the poet’s soul which probably flowed through the metal before striking the pages of his books.

State Printer: Histoire de Caractères

Until December 31 2011

Fondation Saint-John Perse

8-10, rue des Allumettes 

Aix-en-Provence 

Tél. 04.42.91.98.88

www.fondationsaintjohn
perse.fr

 

 

The French poet Saint-John Perse (1887–1975) attached great importance to the conditions of the production of his books, particularly with regard to the choice of the typefaces. In Aix-en-Provence, the foundation that bears his name is organizing an exhibition this year until December 31 entitled, “Histoire de Caractères” in association with the French state printer. Via a presentation of rare