[BIBLIOT. H.& P.-J. OSWALD] POLAR Review # 8 (IV) HOMICIDE PROVINCE File 1992

Description: To be continued on ebay...at auction and in my Shop "AmidesLivres"A very Important set of books (some with dedications) of Science fiction, Fantasy, Detective literature, Various magazines old or recent, Poetry, Literature, from the Publishers Library Hélène and Pierre-Jean OSWALDWith of course a very large number of titles from the various collections of “Néo” editions, including the rarest...Pierre-Jean OswaldPierre-Jean Oswald, born September 25, 1931 and died September 28, 2000 in Paris, is a French publisher. He notably publishes novels and theatrical and poetic works, most often on his own behalf. He defends authors and subjects less highlighted, especially after the movements of the May 1968 revolt. At the beginning of the 1950s, Pierre-Jean Oswald became an editor and “discoverer”, based in Honfleur then Paris. He then devoted himself to a collection of poetry in pocket format to promote poets like Franck Venaille or the Breton Paol Keineg.In 1957, he published The Poets of the Algerian Revolution. From 1960, he edited the magazine Poetic action. In 1977, forced into bankruptcy, he had to suspend his activity, which left 300 authors without a publisher.In the 1980s, with the help of his wife Hélène (1929-2017), he resumed his activity as an editor and discoverer of little-known texts, with the creation of Nouvelles Éditions Oswald (Néo), specialized in popular literature, mainly the science fiction and fantasy but also the detective novel.Both have done remarkable work to publicize and publish very important foreign authors.in the domain of fantasy, which until then were unknown in France (in particular Clark Ashton Smith).He also publishes the complete Sherlock Holmes and Harry Dickson books. Ten years later, he launched the Huitième Art editions, dedicated to cult television series.He ended his career as an editor at Editions des Belles Lettres -POLAR(Review)The Police Magazine- PolarPolar is a magazine dedicated to detective novels and its authors, defining itself as Le Magazine du Policier.HistoryNumber 1 appeared in April 1979. The editor-in-chief is François Guérif whose editorial places the journal in the continuity of the journals Alfred Hitchcock magazine And Mystery magazine which ceased publication in 1975 and 1976 and is placed under the “moral patronage” of Maurice Renault, founder of Éditions OPTA,Alfred Hitchcock magazine and of Detective Book Club. The initial editorial committee is made up of Richard Bocci, also director of publication, Serge Clérambault, François Guérif, Michel LEBRUN , Pascal Mérigeau and Roland Proval. The aim of the magazine is “to maintain current affairs, present unpublished news and authors who are sometimes poorly known. »Each number has a case devoted to an author with an analysis by Jean-Pierre Deloux, often an interview, a bibliography, where appropriate a filmography and generally an unpublished short story. The first file is dedicated to William Irish. Issue 4 is an exception since it contains 6 news items and the usual sections. In each issue, reviews of novels, films and television series are published. Michel LEBRUN writes a Crimoscopie column there and from issue 24, Jean-Patrick Manchette publishes his Black Notes.The magazine has 4 versions.From number 1 to number 21, the publication is monthly except for the 21 indicated bimonthly due to the gap between issue 20 (July 1981) and 21 (October 1981). 2 special issues containing short stories are also published. The title Polar is subtitled the policeman's magazine.From number 22 (January 1982) to number 28 (October 1983), after a resumption by Nouvelles Éditions Oswald, the publication is quarterly. There is double numbering, with number 22 being number 1 of the new series.In 1984, for 2 issues, it took the name Polar magazine, the Magazine of Dark Novel and Detective Cinema.In 1990, taken over by Rivages editions, the review reappeared under the title Polar quarterly magazine. The director is François Guérif and the editor-in-chief is Michel LEBRUN . Jean-Pierre Deloux, Stéphane Bourgoin, Alain Demouzon, Éric Libiot and Jean-Patrick Manchette are members of the editorial committee. The numbering starts again at number 1 and 24 numbers as well as 4 special issues devoted entirely to to authors are published until May 2001.For each of the 4 attempts to publish the journal, low circulation is the cause of failure, the review therefore ends in 2001. -“Thriller”(4th Series)QuarterlyNo. 8December 1992Editions Rivages File: The Homicide ProvincePolar in Bucharest First Printing Paperback, square spine, Format In-8, (21.5x13.5cm), 186pp., soft cardboard cover with colorful illustrations (Good general condition, clean and fresh) see visuals... Beautiful copy, clean and fresh insideSome Illustrations, Photographs -As always, combined shipping costs when purchasing multiple books... Number 1 appeared in April 1979. The editor-in-chief is François Guérif whose editorial places the journal in the continuity of the journals Alfred Hitchcock magazine And Mystery magazine which ceased publication in 1975 and 1976 and is placed under the “moral patronage” of Maurice Renault, founder of Éditions OPTA,Alfred Hitchcock magazine and of Detective Book Club. The initial editorial committee is made up of Richard Bocci, also director of publication, Serge Clérambault, François Guérif, Michel LEBRUN , Pascal Mérigeau and Roland Proval. In 1990, taken over by Rivages editions, the review reappeared under the title Polar quarterly magazine. The director is François Guérif and the editor-in-chief is Michel LEBRUN . Jean-Pierre Deloux, Stéphane Bourgoin, Alain Demouzon, Éric Libiot and

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