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Paris: The Collected Traveler: An Inspired Anthology and Travel Resource (The Collected Traveler)
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Paris: The Collected Traveler: An Inspired Anthology and Travel Resource (The Collected Traveler)by Barrie Kerper
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful: The travel book you've always wished for..., February 1, 2001 Reviewer:RICHARD THOMAS "An eclectic pleasure-seeker" (Madison, WI USA) - Imagine: that good friend, or person in your office, who is a seasoned, savvy, world-traveler, always going on trips and having really great authentic wonderful experiences...that person that gets so-o-o-o excited when you tell them that you are planning a trip to a place they've visited, and they jot down pages of notes for you from their collection of books and notes and clippings, along with lots of great advice...and you just wish they would write down everything they know in a book...well here it is!!! Written and assembled in a totally engaging style (I defy you to put this book down once you've read two pages) and chock-full of all the good stuff you could ever want, plus more, this is THE ESSENTIAL travel book to get you primed for your trip to the City of Light. BUY and READ this book before you buy any other travel books, because there's a lot of good advice here about what you may or may not need or want for your trip (e.g., specialty books on the food of Paris, travel photography, etc.). If you are planning a trip to Paris, this is the first place to start...if you're still dreaming about it, buy this book and let your dreams unfold. The compilation of writing assembled here is incredible: funny, helpful, informative, provocative and evocative. You'll be thinking about things you would not have imagined before travelling and essentially adopting a travel philosophy. Let me emphasize that this is not a "travel writing" book. Instead, it takes travel writings and utilizes them to their fullest, by making them a practical part of your pre-trip education. Because it is also a collection of some really great travel-related writing, assembled and annotated with the knowledge of an author who obviously knows (and loves) her stuff, it's also perhaps the most enjoyably readable travel book I've ever come across. Sit down with this book and prepare for a "bon voyage". Many thanks to the author for finally creating a travel GUIDE book that pulls it all together. BRAVA! I can't wait to read the other books in this series! 5 STARS+
Book Description
Each edition of this unique series marries a collection of previously published essays with detailed practical information, creating a colorful and deeply absorbing pastiche of opinions and advice. Each book is a valuable resource -- a compass of sorts -- pointing vacationers, business travelers, and readers in many directions. Going abroad with a Collected Traveler edition is like being accompanied by a group of savvy and observant friends who are intimately familiar with your destination.
This edition on Paris features:
Distinguished writers, such as Mavis Gallant, Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, Herbert Gold, Olivier Bernier, Richard Reeves, Patricia Wells, Catharine Reynolds, and Gerald Asher, who share seductive pieces about Parisian neighborhoods, personalities, the Luxembourg Gardens, Père-Lachaise and other monuments, restaurants and wine bars, le Plan de Paris, and le Beaujolais Nouveau.
Annotated bibliographies for each section with recommendations for related readings.
An A-Z "renseignements pratiques" (practical information) section covering everything from accommodations, marches aux puces (flea markets), and money to telephones, tipping, and the VAT.
Whether it's your first trip or your tenth, the Collected Traveler books are indispensable, and meant to be the first volumes you turn to when planning your journeys.
About The Author
BARRIE KERPER is an avid traveler and reader who has lived abroad and previously worked for the travel book division of the original Banana Republic. She is also the author of Central Italy -- Tuscany & Umbria and the forthcoming Provence.
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