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After the succes in library and in education programs since 2004, this book is no longer available from the publishers Somogy and Albin Michel.
A long seller ! We are looking for a new editor to publish this unic testimony in english (and french too) and to be a partner in discovering Renefer's artworks. A long process. Do not hesitate to contact us Carnet de Poilu / Belle Petite Monde Their life told to his daughter "Belle Petite Monde" by Renefer |
"During
the course of a conversation with the artist's grandson, the latter
showed me this sketchbook. That was the first time it had ever been
taken out of the family archives.
The sketchbook is both restrained and sensitive,bearing witness to the
life of the poilus,
the hairy guys, at the ordinary french soldiers were called in World
War I.
It refrains from depicting of the brutality of the battle. While these
drawings were meant for child on the ideal of death is unmentioned,
still it makes itself felt. Now, 100 years later,
this sketchbook, Carnet de Poilu, with its very special
light touch, lets us revisit the daily life of the poilus, the horror
of the battlefield and the suffering of the civilians. Above all, it
provides a timeless reminder of the importance of duty and memory.
The sketchbook's final "Don't forget me" is adresses not only to
Renefer's daughter but to future generations as well, to all children,
and therefore to us,the children, the grandchildren and
great-grandchildren
of the "sacrified generation".
(Extracts)
"Since I can't tell you stories like I used to, I'll try to amuse you by writing about the funny things your papa sees here.
You've probably figured out that I'am going to tell you about soldiers!
Some of them are really funny. There were two going down the road.
They were both fathers, but the one with beard might have been a grandfather, too.
A grandfather going off the war ? That's a pretty sight !
You can be sure he's still in good condition and those Boches better not hurt his grandchildren ! You bet !"
Original Booklet in fac-simile Format : 162 x 104 cm 96 colored pages, 80 illustrations. |
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Press review (in french) Gabrielle Thierry Presidente Association Renefer www.renefer.org |