Anthology Revives Surrealist Magazine 'Bizarre' (1953-1968)
A fresh anthology of the French magazine 'Bizarre', which ran from 1953 to 1968, has just come out, celebrating the avant-garde spirit of the post-war era. Éric Losfeld founded it, and by May 1955, Jean-Jacques Pauvert took over. Michel Laclos was the main editor, featuring works from notable writers like Romi, Noël Arnaud, and Raymond Queneau. The magazine published 46 issues, including both regular and special ones, and was known for its surrealist and pataphysical focus. Special topics covered things like 'Hétéroclites et Fous littéraires' and 'Rimbaud'. Illustrator contributions came from talents like Chaval and Siné. Jean-Marie Lhôte, a former collaborator, reflects on its unique role during the Indochina and Algerian wars, aiming to revive its impactful legacy.
Key facts
- Anthology of 'Bizarre' magazine published, covering 1953-1968.
- Magazine launched by Éric Losfeld, taken over by Jean-Jacques Pauvert in May 1955.
- Primarily edited by Michel Laclos.
- 46 issues total (35 regular plus special cahiers).
- Special issues include 'Hétéroclites et Fous littéraires', 'La Joconde', 'Tarzan', 'Rimbaud', 'Boris Vian', 'Raymond Roussel', 'Les Monstres'.
- Contributors: Romi, Noël Arnaud, François Caradec, Adonis Kyrou, Jacques Sternberg, André Blavier, Raymond Queneau.
- Illustrators: Chaval, André François, Ylipe, Topor, Siné, Folon, Maurice Henry, Cardon, Wolinski.
- Jean-Marie Lhôte, former collaborator, provides recollections.
Entities
Artists
- Romi
- Noël Arnaud
- François Caradec
- Adonis Kyrou
- Jacques Sternberg
- André Blavier
- Raymond Queneau
- Chaval
- André François
- Ylipe
- Topor
- Siné
- Folon
- Maurice Henry
- Cardon
- Wolinski
- Gaston Leroux
- Grandville
- Jean-Pierre Brisset
- Patrick Kéchichian
Institutions
- Bizarre
- Omnibus
- Minotaure
- Planète
Locations
- France
Sources
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