Living In Paris (New Edition) [Hardcover]

Jose Alvarez (Author), Christian Sarramon (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Living in | Publication Date: September 5, 2006

From the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, the Place de la Concorde to Montmartre, life in Paris is charged with elegance—from private homes and the varied architectural styles along its boulevards, to the quays of the Seine, winding streets, cosy bistros, and intimate restaurants. Gardens, including the Luxembourg and the Tuileries, provide an outdoor paradise in the heart of the city. Lavishly illustrated, Living in Paris includes an extensive guide to the capitol's best addresses; it is an inspiring resource for anyone who has strolled along the streets or dreamed of visiting the City of Lights.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Flammarion; 2nd edition (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2080304232
• ISBN-13: 978-2080304230
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.9 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Travel

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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

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tom - See all my reviews

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Armchair and Reality Paris, June 6, 2006

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Jacquelyn Goudeau "Hooked on Paris" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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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!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ah Paris, April 24, 2001

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"cgvonhain" (Seattle, Wa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living In Paris (Hardcover)

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.