One Thousand Buildings of Paris

by James Driscoll and Kathy Borrus

Book Overview

Perhaps the most picturesque of all international cities, Paris is the quintessential walker's paradise, with architectural delights down every winding street. It is the city of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, of the Louvre and Monmartre. But, within its 20 concentric arrondissements are many surprises too, from glass office towers to jewel-box mansions to massive public buildings. The monuments, private houses, museums, hotels, and myriad...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579123163
• ISBN13: 9781579123161
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 5.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.8" x 12.4"

Customer Reviews

Paris at her best

This is a huge book with hundreds of beautiful black and white pictures of Paris buildings. Photos are absolutely carrying out Paris soul and give you that special feeling of the city, that of art, history and grace. Turning the pages one by one, you just walk around this glorious city. I've been to Paris several times and I think this book is the second best thing after actually being there.

For all Paris 's lovers

This book was given to me,along with the London's one. One does not need to be an archictect or a professionnal builder to appreciate this masterpiece. In the last 100 years, Paris has eluded any massive destruction and as such has kept its historic,poetic and romantic characters. The book is precised,well mapped,and the photos are top notched. It would not be easy to carry around while visiting Paris! however one can list ahead of time the buildings of interest. the book is photographed and written, by three Americans, which makes it even more interesting ,with their artistic objectivity and a view with a non parisian or gallic optic. well worth the investment,and a real treasure.

An outstanding and in-depth architectural survey

Kathy Borrus' One Thousand Buildings Of Paris isn't for the casual tourist of Paris, but is designed for the avid enthusiast of both the city and its architectural wonders. Recommended for both the architectural art library and the in-depth travel collection, this volume cover the range of Paris architectural history and style, with photographers Jorg Brockmann and James Driscoll outlining commercial, residential, and public spaces alike. An outstanding and in-depth architectural survey.

Endlessly Fascinating

Kathy Borrus, the author of the wonderful travel tome, "The Fearless Shopper," has done it again. One Thousand Buildings of Paris is an endlessly fascinating romp through the architecture, history, and culture of Paris. A must for all adventurers, artists, architects, and academics, the book is both an art enthusiast's dream and a valuable reference for planning Parisian sightseeing. All in all, One Thousand Buildings of Paris is a one-of-a-kind photographic compendium and a true treat.