Frédéric K. Harnisch

Frédéric K. Harnisch is an experienced specialist in rare books and manuscripts, currently serving as Director of the Books & Manuscripts Department at Artcurial since October 2019. Alongside this role, Frédéric has operated a private antiquarian bookstore since June 2009, focusing on various subjects including political economy and illustrated works from the 16th and 17th centuries. Previous expertise includes consulting in bibliophily at IN-4° from September 2012 to October 2019 and teaching book history and binding at Lycée professionnel Tolbiac from October 2013 to June 2018. Frédéric's career also includes positions as a bibliographer at Librairie Chamonal and Librairie de l'Abbaye, as well as experience in public sale catalog preparation at Cabinet d'expertise Galantaris. Frédéric's academic background includes multiple degrees in comparative literature and biology, culminating in a doctorate from Université Paris-Sorbonne.