Paris yields herself to discovery as an attic beloved in our childhood gave up its secrets. Jean Cocteau

{HISTORY}

You can't talk about Paris without talking about food and art and architecture and fashion and history. This wonderful book, The Paris We Love, is a cultural guidebook of sorts, discussing all the aspects and elements that make Paris intoxicating. Published in 1950 it is a series of 23 vignettes, each written by a different French writer with their own unique voice and their own tales of the city. Colorful maps and gorgeous illustrations populate every page making this a powerhouse of a petite coffee table that should hold court alongside all your other art books. Quotes mingle with paragraphs of history, personal perspectives detail the famous the sites of the city... the perfect mix of information tied up in of romance, nostalgia, bewilderment, and adoration of a city that never fails to capture everyone's heart. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Pink cover boards with a gold illustration of a bistro chair and table 

- Printed in France on July 31st, 1950

- Beautifully decorated endpapers and illustrations throughout

- 511 pages

{CONDITION}

In wonderful condition. This book was very well taken care of. There is the slightest bit of fading on the front cover (please see photos). Other than that, this book is in flawless condition with a tight spine and all pages intact.

{SIZE}

Measures 5.75" inches (width) x 7.75" inches (length) x 1.5" inches (depth)

{WHY IT IS ESPECIALLY WONDERFUL}

Whether you have been to Paris or not, this book conveys all the charm and culture of the city in such a beautuful way you'll feel like you embarked on a rewarding trip after reading it, even if you never left your house.