Francois, Andre (Pseud. Andre Farkas). 

Larmes De Crocodile (Crocodile Tears). 

ill. Andre Francois. 

Paris: Robert Delpire, [1955]. 1st Ed. Narrow Oblong 8vo.  

VG / No Jacket as Issued. 

10.5 x 3.25 inches (26.5 x 8.5 cm). Pictorial boards, previous owner's address label removed, but left two rectangular marks on title page and opposing page, occasional light foxing, 2 pages with small abrasions, original slip case with a few specks of paint residue, one edge with 4-inch split. An absurd poem with the intent to teach the reader the meaning of the phrase "Crocodile tears." It is wonderful and original in its conception and until its publication, completely unique in execution in the realm of children's books. It was considered by both the creator and publisher to be an art object more than a book. This original edition consisted of only 3000 copies, preceded by publication in Neuf magazine. It was immediately popular and followed up with a dual-language and enlarged English-language edition. (Bibliotheque National de France).

Inv: 8541