1927 Folies Bergère Album – Un Vent de Folie – Josephine Baker
This is an original 1927 album documenting one of the most celebrated seasons of the Paris music hall, published in conjunction with the legendary Folies Bergère. This issue, titled Un Vent de Folie (Cinquième Album), presents lavish photographic documentation of revue staging, costume design, and choreography at the height of the Art Deco period.
Josephine Baker is featured extensively throughout the album, appearing in both colour and black-and-white plates, including full-page portraits and dynamic stage imagery. Additional spreads showcase elaborate ensemble scenes, theatrical tableaux, and the spectacular costuming and set design for which the Folies Bergère was internationally renowned.
Details
Publication: Folies Bergère – Un Vent de Folie, Cinquième Album
Year: 1927
Format: Softcover album with die-cut front cover
Pages: 32 pages plus covers
Dimensions: Approximately 9 1/2" × 12 1/2"
Language: French
Illustrations: Colour and black-and-white photographic plates
Condition
The die-cut front cover is detached and has a tight tear at the detached side as well as a cut upper corner
Pages 17/18 show water staining at the open edge
Pages 19/20 and 21/22 are trimmed short at the outer margin (see close-up photo); all images remain unaffected
Pages 27/28 have a small bottom corner crease
Light handling wear consistent with age
Despite these noted defects, the album displays very well, with striking imagery intact and strong visual impact throughout.
Albums from the Folies Bergère series are prized for their documentation of Parisian entertainment, costume history, and early celebrity culture. Issues featuring Josephine Baker are particularly sought after, reflecting her central role in shaping the visual and cultural identity of 1920s Paris.
This is a fabulous Folies Bergère album - imagine being present at one of their shows in 1927 - spectacular!