ABOUT

Mainstone Press’s Parisian trilogy celebrates the city’s charming boutiques. Originally published in 1925 Boutiques pairs the jewel-like illustrations of Boucher and Guilac with the surreal text of French favourite Pierre Mac Orlan along with new illustrated essays.

Designed to appeal to collectors of the pre-war 'ligne claire' style of illustration, the series is tied together by a consistent approach to design and content. Carefully weaving new translations with original works, unlike academic art essays the later sections of the books are designed to be accessible and enjoyable.