Jules SUPERVIELLE - Premiers pas de l’Univers [éo - Cartonnage NRF Mario PRASSINOS] - 1950

"Premiers pas de l’Univers," authored by Jules Supervielle and published in 1950 with a cover by Mario Prassinos for NRF, offers a poetic or literary contemplation on cosmic origins or existential beginnings. Supervielle, a French-Uruguayan poet and writer, is known for his lyrical work that often blends elements of surrealism and metaphysical inquiry. Mario Prassinos, a noted figure in abstract art and book design, provides a striking visual frame to Supervielle's text, characteristic of mid-20th century French book art trends where literature and visual art intersect. Editions from NRF are sought after for their typographic elegance and artistic merit, emphasizing the importance of form alongside content.