Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris [Paperback]

Egle Salvy (Author), Rupert Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999

Containing information and anecdotes, this guide sets out to show how easy it is to sample the twin delights of the fleamarkets of two capital cities. London's list includes Portobello, Bermondsey Market and Camden Lock. In Paris, the Puces de Saint-Ouen, with its 11 sub-markets, draws more crowds than the Eiffel Tower itself. The authors provide practical advice on opening hours, travelling by bus, tube and car, and places to eat. Detailed indices should enable the reader to find everything from regency mirrors to Roman antiquities, Napoleon III furniture to 1920s couture, buttons and corkscrews.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A delightful two-in-one guidebook, with many of the authors' favorite shops and stalls illustrated in color. The wares of hundreds of them are described, with notes about proprietors and their specialties and quirks. There are maps and directions for finding markets, tips on bargaining, and even suggestions for nearby cafes. -- Interior Design, August 1999

About the Author

Egle Salvy, who was responsible for the Express-Paris guide and Madame Express, is coauthor of Paris Chic: The Parisian's Own Insider Shopping Guide. Rupert Thomas is Deputy Editor of World of Interiors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500281122
• ISBN-13: 978-0500281123
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #877,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Adventurous Shopper's Delight!, October 25, 2000

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Ruth Keeper (Stillwater, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris (Paperback)

Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris is a book serious shoppers will love. While spending several summer months in London, I have visited a number of the markets described. The authors are right on target, and the photos are enjoyable. I learned about many features I've missed, and read about several new places to try on the next trip. The book realizes that shoppers are people, not machines, and tells a little about the market's surrounding area, especially places to stop for a snack and a rest.

I'm not as familiar with Paris, but if the Paris section is even close to being as accurate and useful as the London section, it will save shopping time and hassle across the channel, as it will in London.

This is not "the" book for your trip if you need a complete guide book. If you like antiques and markets, however, you will love this book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource!, May 21, 2001

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Andrei Sizov (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris (Paperback)

This book met a lot of my expectations by being very portable, very well-illustrated, and full of good descriptions of the merchandise one is likely to find in London and Paris flea markets. "Antiquing" is a very visual experience for me, and having plenty of photographs to whet my appetite for the various shops was a real plus. The book was useful too in helping me plot which days to attend which markets. Even if the merchandise changes and vendors sometimes move, there is enough general information that stays constant for this to be a useful guide for several years. The two-for-one format--London and Paris in one book--is also fun. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the maps could have been better. Otherwise, a great resource!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but probably dated, June 28, 2009

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Artsy bookwoman (FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antique and Flea Markets of London and Paris (Paperback)

If you are looking for a very general idea of what these markets are like with nice pictures, then this is a good book. However I would recommend noting that the publication date was 1999, so the information in it is likely to be accurate on a macro scale only. I'm sure that there are similar vendors to those described in each market, but unlikely to be the same ones listed in here. The book does note that it is only accurate in describing fall 1998's vendors and may not be accurate at any point beyond that.