Who would have ever thought a book about such a shortsubject wordplay. This book was the basis of the classic 1952 movie of the same name. Moulin rouge is een britse dramafilm uit 1952 onder regie van john huston. This period in paris was an exciting chapter in the history of art. There is something infinitely pathetic in the way m. Dust jacket has some wear and some writing on the first page.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pierre lamure was born in nice, france, on june 15, 1909. Note this is a second hand book and shows some wear and tear for its age another words its not perfect but complete and ideal for the casual collector if you are a fussy collector this is not for you. I am very disappointed with my purchase of moulin rouge. Though educated and witty his life was a continual and desperate search for romantic love and happiness. A fictionized biography of toulouselautrec, famous artist and cartoonist of the edwardian period in paris. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. I can not find much on this authors art work as a painter.
When i received my package and opened it up, not only was the book in less than fairly good condition, the pages were yellow, the binding was falling off, and it was in french. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Beyond desire pierre lamure, author of moulin rouge, 1955 hardcover wdj bce. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This book was the basis of the classic 1952 movie of the. In addition to his newspaper writing, he also wrote books, receiving the strassburger. The book ignites the imagination and romantic hunger of artlovers seeking to be part of 19th century paris. Though his friends were the great personages of his time, he was perpetually lonely. I was also mislead to believe that the fiction novel was written in the english language.