When Vahram Muratyan began his online travel journal, Paris versus New York, he had no idea how quickly it would become one of the most buzzed-about sites on the Internet-it garnered more than a million and a half page views in just a few months, and the attention of savvy online critics.

Now Muratyan presents his unique observations in this delightful book, featuring visually striking graphics paired with witty, thought-provoking taglines that celebrate the special details of each city. Paris versus New York is a heartfelt gift to denizens of both cities and to those who dream of big-city romance.

About the Author
Vahram Muratyan is a freelance art director and graphic designer based in Paris, where his clients include Chanel, the Opera de Paris, and the Cannes Film Festival. He is the coauthor of J'ai toujours reve de d'etre un artiste (2010), an illustrated guide to becoming an artist. He lives in Paris and, soon, New York City, too.

Reviews
"In his witty, high-concept, high-colored flipbook "Paris Versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities" ...Mr. Muratyan uses splashy collagist art to showcase the visual beauty marks of the two metropolises."
- The New York Times

"In its entirety Paris vs. New York is a book that encourages playfulness...Paris vs. New York is a stunningly inventive piece of work. Original, engaging, and intelligently conceived, yet executed with a simplistic beauty..." -- New York Journal of Books

"Playfully pitting Paris and New York against each other, graphic designer Vahram Muratyan has created a visual homage to two evocative cities." -- The Guardian



Book Information
ISBN 9780143120254
Author Vahram Muratyan
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 134mm * 20mm