First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all the copies were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. One hundred and thirty years later it is now firmly established as a classic and studied in French schools. "The book is a celebration of the seven deadly vices and shows no counterbalancing interest in the seven cardinal virtues. Even more; it is a celebration of pride; the pride of the ancient aristocracy of evil. Those who have the style to carry off their vices have also the right to do so." Robert Irwin
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. good references- kindaBy NC Kayak Grrlthis is a very comprehensive book of images. but they are all super tiny and you can tell they were shrank down from much larger images and not edited well. the lines are very close together on a lot of the drawings and make the effect a little blurry. i still like having it around for reference.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. great bookBy L. HermesThe book is just amazing. Everytime I pick it up new things pop out at me and I have looked through it many times already.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy YuliaWork as supposed to - best one
