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Living In Paris [Hardcover]

Jose Alvarez (Author), Christian Sarramon (Photographer), Nicholas Bruant (Photographer), Deke Dusinberre (Translator)
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January 15, 1999 Living In . . .
The Living in... series takes you on an armchair visit of the houses, gardens, museums and palaces of the world's most beautiful countries and cities. From Norway to Istanbul, from Portugal to London, discover the neglected treasures and hidden delights of regions which still harbor secrets to enchant even the most world-weary traveler. And for those inspired to visit, each volume includes an exclusive traveler's guide.

In Living in Paris, José Alvarez provides the context-historical, literary, artistic, etc.-while Christian Sarramon and Nicolas Bruant provide 400 color photos of the buildings, the interior design, the neighborhoods, parks, gardens, shops, ateliers, museums and hangouts preferred by those who live in the city of lights. The book ends with a lengthy Visitor's Guide listing addresses, phone numbers and descriptions for hotels, shops, restaurants, stores and more for each neighborhood.

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Oh, to have the opportunity of doing just as the title says! This captivating book is even better to look at in the company of another person with Parisian sympathies, so remembrances can be compared as contents are browsed. With the aid of stunning photography by Christian Sarramon and Nicolas Bruant, text author Alvarez virtually makes love to Paris--its history, its charms--within these luscious pages, first presenting a tour of the districts of the City of Lights, then offering specific focus on different aspects of the appearance and joie de vivre of Paris, including parks and gardens, building interiors, and rendezvous places. A practical guide for travelers is appended, providing information on hotels, restaurants, etc. Brad Hooper

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Paris . . . comes alive with each page of detailed text. . . . Living in Paris will lure the frequent visitor and the armchair traveler to its charmed landscape. -- Southern Accents, 12/97

With the aid of stunning photography by Christian Sarramon and Nicolas Bruant, text author Alvarez virtually makes love to Paris-its history, its charms-within these luscious pages, first presenting a tour of the districts of the City of Lights, then offering specific focus on different aspects of the appearance and joie de vivre of Paris. -- Booklist, 7/97

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Flammarion (January 15, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 2080136216
  • ISBN-13: 978-2080136213
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,244,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It's The Pictures, After All, December 15, 1999
This review is from: Living In Paris (Hardcover)
The photographs within these covers are gorgeous - it's a perfect souvenir of Paris. In fact, if you buy this, you can think about leaving your camera at home. The text, translated from the French (original title 'Art de Vivre a Paris') is a bit gushy, and you might wonder, as I did, how much has indeed been lost in the reinterpretation. Never mind. Living In Paris has been in and out of print, so when it's available, get it! It's still cheaper than taking 5 rolls of your own shots to the Fotomat. And these are the pictures you'll wish you had taken.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Armchair and Reality Paris, June 6, 2006
This review is from: Living In Paris (Hardcover)
I bought this book when it first came out, as a friend was leaving that very day to go to Paris. It kept me going until I was able to make my first visit in 2003. I have made two more visits since then.

I still go back to it and tell friends about it. It is one of the best photographed Paris books that I own. It brings you and your armchair right into the best of it...and allows you to savor the beauty. Voila!!!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ah Paris, April 24, 2001
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I'm surprised the other reviewer only gave this 3 stars. I think the photograghy is sumptuous and the text is quite lovely. These are the spots I remember and go back to in my imagination.
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