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Dive into the heart of the City of Light with this fascinating work by Jean-Louis Bory, reissued and enhanced by the illustrations of Damien Chavanat. In this book, Paris is much more than just a city. It’s a living character that evolves through time.
Historian Jean-Louis Bory first published ‘Paris aux cent visages’ in 1976 with Éditions du Pacifique. As a historian and a great connoisseur of the French capital, this Parisian pedestrian takes us on an unforgettable literary journey. The author’s lively words guide us through a temporal adventure where the past meets the present. This little guidebook becomes a sort of romanticized history for the delight of readers.
This reissue pays tribute to an outstanding book in which Paris is a magical place, much more than just sidewalk cafes and cabarets. It starts as an anecdote and takes us from the Champs-Élysées to Belleville, from Pigalle to popular dance halls. Touristic or authentic Paris, all facets of the city are laid bare under the artistic hand of Damien Chavanat. A talented illustrator, he breathes life into every page and every piece of history with his bold and precise sketches.
Explore the streets of Montmartre and the charm of the Belle Époque by ordering ‘Paris aux cent visages’ today.
Damien Chavanat is a French illustrator who made a name for himself in the press (Le Monde, Le Point, Le Nouvel Obs, etc.) before publishing numerous travel journals with an offbeat tone. An author of children’s books and a reporter-illustrator, he cultivates a lively and humorous style.
Jean-Louis Bory (1919-1979), writer, teacher, and critic, received the Prix Goncourt in 1945 for Mon village à l’heure allemande (My Village Under German Occupation). A contributor to Le Nouvel Observateur, L’Express, and Le Masque et la Plume, he was committed to gay rights and opposed the Algerian War. His works combine literature, criticism, and biographies.
