Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book is the perfect companion to Rizzoli's extremely successful This is Paris, and sure to be a hit in the thriving market for Parisian gift books. It is a unique visual keepsake of Paris and a standout among other more traditional photography or illustrated books on the city of light. A new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to Paris, told through one-of-a-kind architectural drawings, one building at a time.
Synopsis
A new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to Paris, told one building at a time.
All the Buildings in Paris is a love letter to Paris, told through James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings of the city's diverse architectural styles and streetscapes. This unusual combination of the artistic and the technical presents the Parisian cityscape as a colorful, one-of-a-kind journey through the streets of this historical city.
The book showcases beloved iconic buildings and structures, such as Notre Dame, the Louvre, and of course the Eiffel Tower. The latest modern landmarks are featured, such as the Centre Pompidou and the Grande Arche, along with celebrated cultural institutions, such as the Musee d'Orsay and the Palais Garnier Opera House. The book also includes the everyday buildings that may not be famous but whose stylishness or eccentricity make up an important part of Paris and its architectural landscape.
Parisians and tourists alike will savor this volume that uniquely celebrates the energy, spirit, and history of one of the greatest cities in the world.