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Paris, Portrait of a City
Paris, Portrait Of A
City
£6.99
L`air de Paris. This is the vivid history of the capital of love & photography. A city built on two millennia of history, Paris is entering the third century of its love story with photography. It was on the banks of the Seine that Niepce & Daguerre officially gave birth to this new art that has flourished ever since, developing a distinctive language & becoming a vital tool of knowledge. ” Paris, Portrait of a City” recounts the history of the city in photographs ranging from Daguerre`s early incunabula to the most recent images
- a span of over a century & a half of transformations. This book brings together the past & the present, the monumental & the everyday, objects & people. Images captured by the most illustrious photographers
- Daguerre, Marville, Atget, Lartigue, Brassai, Kertesz, Ronis, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson & many more
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Paris: A Book of Shapes
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Introducing Hello, World, an exciting new board book series that pairs early learning concepts with colorful, stylish illustrations of cities around the world. Paris is a treasure trove of fascinating shapes: there are triangles at the Louvre Museum, rectangles at Notre-Dame Cathedral, arches at the Arc de Triomphe, & stars in a beautiful Parisian night sky. Explore shapes all over Paris in this gorgeous board book! ...
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Paris: City Impressions
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Paris: Fashion Insiders` Guide
Paris: Fashion
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£15.99
A former Parisian living in New York, French Vogue correspondent Carole Sabas was often approached by visiting friends & colleagues looking for recommendations on where to get a good blow dry, a quick eyebrow shaping, or a great place to meet friends for drinks after a long day at a fashion show. So many people asked, in fact, that she produced a small guide that she gave out for free & which was filled with all sorts of useful advice. Sabas has now expanded this guide to include sections titled ” Eating & Drinking, ” ” Beauty, ” ” Health, ” ” Fashion & Decoration, ” ” Shopping, ” ” Art” & an eclectic selection of odds & ends called ” Might Be Useful One Day.” Each entry is written with a light touch & in a friendly tone, &

Includes:: a description with hints about when to go, who to ask for & what to order, as well as location & contact information. The inclusion of local fashion celebrities` favourite places to frequent leaves the reader confidently in-the-know.

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Paris: It`s Nice to Be Alone in Paris Map/Guide
Paris: It`s Nice To Be
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£4.00
It`s Nice to Be Alone in Paris in a series of City Map/ Guides from Herb Lester Associates recommending 32 locations for exploring the city on your own. The publishers’ choices range from the more obvious: the Louvre (but do avoid the Mona Lisa) or Chartier restaurant to a variety of interesting shops & eateries. Most places are within the first five arrondisements, with a scattering the 9th, 10th & 19th. Maps in this series are an eclectic selection of quirky titles designed to illuminate particular aspects of a city or a district. Each title lists publishers’ recommendations, ranging from the already famous attractions to little gems known only to the well informed locals, all with brief descriptions &, where appropriate, contact details. Accompanying maps are designed to highlight the locations of the recommended places rather than to provide an accurate presentation of the street network. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Paris for Pleasure Seekers Map/Guide
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Paris for Pleasure Seekers in a series of City Map/ Guides from Herb Lester Associates recommending 30 locations for indulging one’s senses. The publishers’ choices are grouped into: For the Eyes (art, film, jewellery, & more), For the Nose (flowers, perfume, candles, & stink bombs), For the Stomach (satisfaction for the gourmand), For Later (shops, boutiques, & other necessities), & For the Hell of It (because you only live once). Maps in this series are an eclectic selection of quirky titles designed to illuminate particular aspects of a city or a district. Each title lists publishers’ recommendations, ranging from the already famous attractions to little gems known only to the well informed locals, all with brief descriptions &, where appropriate, contact details. Accompanying maps are designed to highlight the locations of the recommended places rather than to provide an accurate presentation of the street network. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Plan de Paris c.1818 MEDIUM
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C.1818 MEDIUM
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Medium size, cloth-backed version of the Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications originally published by Auguste Logerot around 1844. The plan shows the city within its old outer walls (roughly corresponding to the present day Boulevard Périphérique), highlighted on the map together with the older inner walls & gates in colour. Coverage extends out to St Denis, Bois de Vincennes & beyond the western bend in the Seine to show a number of military forts, also marked in colour. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a smaller size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Plan de Paris c.1818 SMALL
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Small size, cloth-backed version of the Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications originally published by Auguste Logerot around 1844. The plan shows the city within its old outer walls (roughly corresponding to the present day Boulevard Périphérique), highlighted on the map together with the older inner walls & gates in colour. Coverage extends out to St Denis, Bois de Vincennes & beyond the western bend in the Seine to show a number of military forts, also marked in colour. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications c.1844 MEDIUM
Paris: Plan De Paris
Et Ses Fortifications
C.1844 MEDIUM
£45.00
Medium size, cloth-backed version of the Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications originally published by Auguste Logerot around 1844. The plan shows the city within its old outer walls (roughly corresponding to the present day Boulevard Périphérique), highlighted on the map together with the older inner walls & gates in colour. Coverage extends out to St Denis, Bois de Vincennes & beyond the western bend in the Seine to show a number of military forts, also marked in colour. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a smaller size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications c.1844 SMALL
Paris: Plan De Paris
Et Ses Fortifications
C.1844 SMALL
£20.00
Small size, cloth-backed version of the Plan de Paris et ses Fortifications originally published by Auguste Logerot around 1844. The plan shows the city within its old outer walls (roughly corresponding to the present day Boulevard Périphérique), highlighted on the map together with the older inner walls & gates in colour. Coverage extends out to St Denis, Bois de Vincennes & beyond the western bend in the Seine to show a number of military forts, also marked in colour. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size. To see the list of all the titles in this series from the Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...
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Paris: Les Boulevards

Pulled from the shelf of a rare-book store, Paris: Les Boulevards is a true gem that was forgotten for well over a century but will now enchant readers once again in this charming facsimile edition. Paris`s romantic architecture and vibrant street culture make it one of the most enjoyable cities in the world to stroll and people watch in. This charming little illustrated volume by Charles Franck captures just that through delicate lithographs: panoramic cityscapes of the most gorgeous Parisian boulevards in Victorian-era illustrations. Complete with horse buggies in the streets, women in society hats, and men in coattails, Paris: Les Boulevards highlights a nostalgic era in both fashion and architecture. To further add to the charm, this volume honours its original unique binding with
twelve gatefolds: each page folds out to six panels displaying the whole of the famous promenades at once. With pages including Boulevard des Italiens, Avenue de l`Opera, and Boulevard Montmartre, Parisians and tourists alike will savour Franck`s beautiful and meticulous re-creations of the city`s most important streets and their buildings.The book only exists in one other library in the world, so little is known about the original publication date or the author, but the artwork is still captivating: Paris remains one of the most romantic and dreamy cities in the world, and for this Paris: Les Boulevards will be perfect for those of all ages smitten with the city`s charms.
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Pulled from the shelf of a rare-book store, Paris: Les Boulevards is a true gem that was forgotten for well over a century but will now enchant readers once again in this charming facsimile edition. Paris`s romantic architecture & vibrant street culture make it one of the most enjoyable cities in the world to stroll & people watch in. This charming little illustrated volume by Charles Franck captures just that through delicate lithographs: panoramic cityscapes of the most gorgeous Parisian boulevards in Victorian-era illustrations. Complete with horse buggies in the streets, women in society hats, & men in coattails, Paris: Les Boulevards highlights a nostalgic era in both fashion & architecture. To further add to the charm, this volume honours its original unique binding with twelve gatefolds: each page folds out to six panels displaying the whole of the famous promenades at once. With pages including Boulevard des Italiens, Avenue de l` Opera, & Boulevard Montmartre, Parisians & tourists alike will savour Franck`s beautiful & meticulous re-creations of the city`s most important streets & their buildings. The book only exists in one other library in the world, so little is known about the original publication date or the author, but the artwork is still captivating: Paris remains one of the most romantic & dreamy cities in the world, & for this Paris: Les Boulevards will be perfect for those of all ages smitten with the city`s charms.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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