Paris, Shops & More [Paperback]

TASCHEN (Author), Vincent Knapp (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

Arm yourself with the stylish guide to style in the world's style capital! Small enough to fit in a tiny handbag but big enough to include descriptions and photographs of Paris's best fashion, shoe, and perfume shops, but also concept stores, bakeries, cheese and chocolate havens, and other hotspots, this little number will help you get the most out of your Parisian shopping experience. Warning: most shops accept credit cards!
Special features:
- a hand-illustrated cover
- a hand-illustrated map for each area
- information such as opening hours, history, and signature dishes
- postcard
- softcover with a sturdy PVC jacket
Highlights:
- Louis Vuitton's amazing flagship store
- Colette, the pioneer of concept stores
- La Maison du Baccarat, a palais for French crystal brand designed by Philippe Starck
- the Marais boutique of Jamin Puech
- Diptyque, famous scented candles and perfumes since 1961

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, and contemporary art. Swiss-born Vincent Knapp has lived and worked in Paris for the past 19 years as a free-lance photographer, mainly for Conde Nast magazines such as Architectural Digest, Vogue, and The World of Interiors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; Mul edition (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822842737
• ISBN-13: 978-3822842737
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,239,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great info, great pictures, December 4, 2007

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Di (Malibu, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paris, Shops & More (Paperback)

I love this book. Can't believe you get so much for the great price. The shops are grouped into arrondissements and a map is drawn with the shops noted. There's vital information such as hours of operation, website address, & perfect description. The photos are superb. I didn't need to take photos of the stores myself as the book did it perfectly for me... and on matte paper! I can't stress how great the photos are in this book. All the Taschen books are fabulous. This book is really packed with everything you need. As they say, a photo is worth a thousand words and this book is packed! This book's vibe is today's Paris; It really makes you feel like you're there. If you like verbiage, than this book is not for you.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all what I wanted., February 3, 2010

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Martinaoak (Baltimore, Md.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paris, Shops & More (Paperback)

This book is no help at all if you are planning a trip
and wanted to find out about shopping opportunities, fun stores,
different shopping areas in Paris, etc. I returned it.