Alain Pacadis / Un Jeune Homme Chic (signed)

Éditions le Sagittaire, Paris, 1978. First edition with dedication, signature and drawing by Alain Pacadis. Dedication to Pierre Lattès. 250 pages. Book with a modern casing on which is written Pacadis on the back and 1978 on the cover of the book. Condition : Good. Traces of wear and crease. Small missing in one corner and traces of humidity on one corner of the book affecting some pages (but not the text).

2500€

Fantastic and rare copy of Alain Pacadis’ cult book bearing a dedication and a drawing representing a safety pin. The book is dedicated to the press and Radio man Pierre Lattès (France Musique, Pop-Club, Radio Nova, Hara Kiri Hebdo, Europe 1, France Culture, Rock & Folk, Jazz Hot…).

The chronicles of Alain Pacadis, his diary between October 1976 and October 1977. A year of peregrinations in the Parisian night, concerts, festivals (including that of Mont-de-Marsan), fashion shows, interviews with artists and rock groups. From his little room in the rue de Charonne to the Main Bleu in Montreuil, over the pages we come across as many personalities as Les Stinky Toys, Andy Warhol, Iggy Pop, Kenzo, Patti Smith, Jean-François Bizot, The Clash… and so many others. The best testimony to the punk wave that shook a certain French youth and trendy circles. A book and a personality that still fascinate today.