Charles Carrington

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Coverpage of a catalogue of books published by Charles Carrington (Paris, 1906)

Charles Carrington (November 11, 1867-October 1921) was a leading British publisher of erotica in 19th century Europe. Born Paul Harry Ferdinando in Bethnal Green, England on November 11th, 1867, he published in Paris where he also managed a bookshop and for a short period of time moved his activities to Brussels. Carrington also published works of classical literature, including the first English translation of Aristophanes' "Comedies," and books by famous authors such as Oscar Wilde and Anatole France, in order to hide his "undercover" erotica publications under a veil of legitimacy. His books featured the erotic art of Martin van Maële.

Carrington died in October 1921 at St-Ivry, France.

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Paul Douglas, "Charles Carrington and the Commerce of the Risque", The International Journal of the Book, Volume 4, Issue 2, pp.63-76.

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