La Peau de chagrin
Finally, in August 1831, "La Peau de chagrin: Conte philosophique" was published in two volumes. It was a commercial success, and Balzac used his connections in the world of Parisian periodicals to have it reviewed widely. The book sold quickly, and by the end of the month another contract had been signed: Balzac would receive 4,000 francs to publish 1,200 additional copies. This second edition included a series of twelve other stories with fantastic elements, and was released under the title "Romans et contes philosophiques" ("Philosophical Novels and Stories"). A third edition, rearranged to fill four volumes, appeared in March 1833.