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Babou's Les Artistes du Livre - Issue 17 about Charles Martin - This beautiful art review periodical published by Henry Babou is Charles Martin's issue no. 17 of Les Artistes du Livre . The work was published in Paris in 1928 by Babou. It was a periodical limited to 700 copies, with each issue dedicated to an artist and the prints on Japanese paper. The periodical includes an original woodcut by Charles Martin, numerous illustrations, and description in French of the artist. Babou's Les Artistes du Livre was an important series documenting the contributions of early 20th century artists. ”The Les artistes du livre collection is a contemporary initiative aimed at preserving a specific artistic heritage, that of illustration, at a time marked by great enthusiasm for illustrated books.” (Marie-Charlotte Quin, Relief) Paper Size: ~ 7 7/8” by 10 1/4” Paper Type or Special Features: Color Print