Paris incendié 1871

This is the cover of 'Paris Incendié' ('Paris Burning'), a historical album produced in 1871. The layout is structured around typography. The album’s title dominates the top, centered in bold, block letters. This is immediately followed by the year of publication. The phrase "Album Historique" is the focal point, placed centrally in an even larger font, suggesting its importance. Below this, the word "Contenant:" introduces a list of what the album contains, meticulously itemized to convey a sense of order and documentation. The album title is also repeated at the bottom, followed by publication and distribution information. The overall effect is one of stark formality. The design emphasizes the role of text as image, structuring our understanding of the album as a historical document. Through type and layout, the cover presents Paris not just as a place, but as a site of history and documentation, open to interpretation and remembrance.