In-8 (216 x 141 mm), 300 pp, (2) ff, covers and spine preserved. Full light aubergine morocco imitating the colour of the title page, smooth spine, gilt author and title (Poupelin).
First edition, Presentation copy. This is the author's sixth novel, in which the protagonist, a Huysmans specialist, makes the pragmatic choice to convert to Islam after the presidential election brings the leader of a Muslim political party to power.
Very nice dedication from the author: "to Charles Perrault, / a long time later / (in Paris, 6 December 2023). / Cordially / Michel Houellebecq".
