Description
How was Ernest Hemingway received by the city he wrote so much about, and where did he rub shoulders with other literary greats? Are Parisian waiters really as rude as their reputation, and why do they race each other down the street in the annual Course des Garcons de Cafe? And where can you find fascinating remnants of the city's history of violent revolution, jazz music, and bold artistic movements?
From the reality of the city's cafe culture and its literary luminaries, to some of its more curious landmarks, obscure events and unusual inhabitants, Untold Paris will give the first-time visitor a vivid impression of the city and offer seasoned travellers a new vision of the city they love.
The people, the quirks, peculiarities, charms and eccentricities; the history and secrets. Welcome to the untold Paris.
Praise for John Baxter's previous work:
We'll Always Have Paris: Sex and Love in the City of Light - "towers above most recent memoirs of life abroad" Sunday Times.
The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France - International Association of Culinary Professionals Award, "Full of humor, insight, and mouth-watering details... a delightful tour of traditional French culture and cuisine." Travel and Leisure.
Eating Eternity: Food and Wine in the Art and Literature of France - "Gorgeous" New York Times
About the Author
John Baxter was born in Australia but has lived in Paris for the past 30 years. He has published biographies of Federico Fellini, Luis Bunuel, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas and Robert De Niro, as well many books about life in France, including the classic The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris and the award-winning The Perfect Meal: In Search of the Lost Tastes of France. When not writing, John leads literary walking tours of Paris.
Book Information
ISBN 9780711296589
Author John Baxter
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Frances Lincoln
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 750g