A Day at Château de Fontainebleau
A unique historical insight into the lives of over 34 French sovereigns who inhabited this great architectural monument over 8 centuries. From François I to Napoleon, Marie-Antoinette to Joséphine, Fontainebleau sweeps the reader back in time to experience the traditions and customs of great figures throughout the history of France. This book features superb images illustrating the artisanal decorative details of the château and the spectacular works of art housed within; it includes exclusive access to archival documents and numerous rooms and galleries that are not open to the public. A Day at Château de Fontainebleau is a private invitation inside a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of France’s most beautiful historical monuments.
Forever Paris: Timeless Photographs of the City of Lights
Beautifully produced, nostalgic black and white photographs celebrate the vibrant character of this “movable feast” of a city from the first half of the 20th century. Photos of glittering stars of the day ambling through Paris - Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Marlene Dietrich. Daydream with a fresh-faced Audrey Hepburn on a café terrace. Admire the perfect silhouette of a young Yves Saint Laurent lost in thought. Observe local passers-by at the light-hearted, musical spectacle of Parisian street life. From sunbathers by the Eiffel Tower to the glamour of jazz bars and Josephine Baker, discover the timeless charm of the City of Lights in this carefully curated collection of photographs that capture the effervescent spirit of life in Paris.
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