Belgian detective novels series. 25 issues [1942-1945]. Probably the most famous belgian collection in the field of detective novels. Directed by renowned author Stanislas-André Steeman - who shoved some of his own novels in it - the collection holds the challenge that none of its novels will leave you indifferent [at least, it is my opinion]. Some very original stuff, often strange surroundings, sometimes near to experimental crime novel. I suppose that in another context than this one (enlightened literary direction, Belgium under the boot of the occupant, weaning of Anglo-Saxon and French imports, few commercial imperatives …), none of this would have been possible.
Quasi in parallel ran also a pulp collection entitled “Le Jury” [66 issues.1940-1943]- directed by Steeman.
Publisher: Editions A. Beirnaerdt, 41 rue des coteaux, Bruxelles, Belgique
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