"Small Beer" 1945 BEMELMANS, Ludwig
$75
BEMELMANS, Ludwig
[134] pp.
Pocket Book Edition
First Printing August, 1945
6 3/8" x 4 1/4"
VG
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Small Beer by Ludwig Bemelmans, is a collection of humorous, semi-autobiographical sketches and stories about European hotel life, showcasing Bemelmans' signature "naive sophistication" and whimsical illustrations, often focusing on eccentric characters and comical situations, offering a glimpse into his European background and time in grand hotels, distinct from but alongside his famous Madeline books.
About the Book
Content: A collection of charming, often wry, short stories and sketches, featuring amusing incidents and characters from Bemelmans' European experiences, particularly in luxury hotels.
Style: Known for its "exotic humor" and unique blend of artless drawings and polished text, it reflects Bemelmans' "Katzenjammer kid" personality and satirical wit.
Themes: Explores the backstairs life, folly, and excess in grand hotels, with thinly veiled references to his own past