Le Petomaine

Le Pétomane (1857–1945) by Jean Nohain and F. Caradec offers an entertaining and illustrated historical biography of Joseph Pujol, known professionally as "Le Pétomane." Renowned for his extraordinary bodily control and unique flatulist performances, Pujol became one of the highest-paid and most celebrated sensation acts of late 19th-century Paris.

• Cover Design & Typography:

  • Central Portrait: Displays a historic sepia/monochrome photograph of Joseph Pujol in his signature stage pose, leaning forward in formal performance attire.

  • Tagline & Title: Features yellow script overlay reading "A tribute to the unique act which shook and shattered the Moulin Rouge", paired with bold yellow stylized gothic lettering for the title "LE PETOMANE".

  • Details: Indicates the lifetime years "1857-1945" alongside author credits for Jean Nohain and F. Caradec across the lower margin.

• Historical Content: The volume documents Pujol's rise to stardom, his legendary record-breaking runs at the Moulin Rouge, contemporary reviews, stage anecdotes, and the broader theatrical context of turn-of-the-century Parisian cabaret culture.