Michel Houellebecq // Soumission

Limited First French Edition on Vélin Rivoli
Binding by Jean-Luc Honegger
In-8, 300 pages, 13.5 x 21 cm

Probably the most well-known and controversial book written by the French author in which he imagines France being governed by the Muslin party after its victory in the 2022 Presidential elections -with François Bayrou as Prime Minister !
Published at the same time of the terrorist attack against Charlie Hebdo on January 7 of 2015, the book registered impressive sales numbers.
First edition, one of the 120 copies (number 76) on Arjowiggins Rivoli Vellum (only ‘deluxe’ edition)
Its extraordinary 2018 binding by the much renowned Jean-Luc Honegger (soon retired) has been portrayed in the September-October 2022 edition of the magazine “Arts et Métiers du Livre” (copy offered):

Whole tanned calfskin, light gray – in a box of the same color
Mosaic composition, white, red and black

Honegger’s works are kept by prestigious libraries such as the French National Library or the Bodmer Foundation. A Swiss citizen, he has been the subject of several exhibitions, including in 1998 in Geneva (catalogue offered).

Cover and spine preserved. Perfect condition. A truly unique piece.