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If Helen of Troy was the face that launched 1,000 ships then Paris is the city that launched tens of thousands of books.
Long before I first went to Paris I immersed myself in reading about her. Many of my favorites focus on Les Années Folles-the 1920’s –stamped by writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Joyce; painters and sculptors like Picasso, Brancussi, Chagall & Soutine, the Lesbian league including Sylvia Beach, Nathalie Barney, Janet Flanner, Djuna Barnes and photographers Man Ray, Gisele Freund and Berenice Abbot and African-American entertainers Bricktop and Josephine Baker who found refuge from racism.
The following is a personally edited selection of classic books from my library that have been essential to my understanding of Paris and many contemporary titles that grasp the essence of France.
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LUNCH IN PARIS: A Love Story with Recipes
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Between Meals
A.J Liebling brings his gargantuan talent and appetite to Paris.
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Hungry for Paris – Alec Lobrano
My pal Lobrano has written the one book you need when you go to Paris.
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Adventures on the Wine Route
If you buy just one book about wine this is it.
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Bistro cooking
It all began with Patricia Wells. A Conversation with Patricia & Walter Wells
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The Bistros, Brasseries and Wine Bars of Paris – Don Young
If you've ever tried to distinguish a Bistro from a wine bar or a brasserie Dan Young has the answers and recipes from his favorites.
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The Paris Cafe Cookbook : Rendezvous and Recipes from 50 Best Cafes by Daniel Young
In the prequel to The Bistros, Brasseries and Wine Bars of Paris dan yound shares recipes from his favorite cafés
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The Paris Neighborhood Cookbook: Danyel Couet's Guide to the City's Ethnic Cuisines
Sometimes you can't eat another boeuf bourguigon or coq au vin and that's when you need to seek out alternative cuisines.
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THE BEST WINE BARS & SHOPS of PARIS
49 of the most innovative wine bars and shops and the contemporary cavistes who stamp them with their personality and taste.
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Spécialités de la Maison
First published in 1940, Spécialités de la Maison presents a collection of recipes by Hollywood and Broadway celebrities, renowned socialites, noteworthy writers, royalty, famous couturiers, and restaurateurs. |
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French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook
With French Women Don’t Get Fat, Mireille Guiliano wrote the ultimate non–diet book on how to enjoy food and stay slim, sparking a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Now, in her first-ever cookbook (Publish date: April 27, 2010), she provides her millions of readers with the recipes that are the cornerstone of her philosophy—mouthwatering, simply prepared dishes that favor fresh, seasonal ingredients and yield high satisfaction.
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MARKETS OF PARIS- a pocket-sized guide to the secrets of Paris markets.
"The Longs (Markets of Provence ) turn their attention to Paris in this handy little guidebook. While most general travel guides list the major Parisian markets, like the famous March? aux Fleurs and March? aux Puces de Clignancourt, this guide details all the markets in the city selling food, antiques, books, crafts, and more.
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