Reading is a real treat for the mind. During this holiday season – conducive to temptation – here are some beautiful books to chew on… with your eyes.
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'Paris' by Marc-Antoine Coulon
For a cannon table book, opt for this glamorous and evocative work Marc Antoine Coulon famous the fashion, the mind and parisian chic. Like a walk rich in color, we discover portraits of famous personalities, others more personal as well as sketches of parades and Parisian places that are dear to him. With a few brushstrokes, he captures its essence in a very elegant way. Just like his paw, sensitive and insolent... As always, we easily recognize his unique style and his precise line in this wonderful book of illustrations.
'Paris', Marc-Antoine Coulon, Flammarion, €50.
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'The Art Of Flavor, a gourmet journey' by Amaury Guichon
Venice, Geneva, Montreal, Chicago or even Kiev… Time for a gourmet trip around the world, Amaury Guichon transports us into his world. Throughout the pages, the young chef pâtissier Franco-Swiss unveils twelve signature pastries in trompe-l'oeil, gathered according to the four seasons. In this first book, the former candidate of the show Who will be the next great pastry chef? reveals many valuable secrets. His ideas, his artistic journey, his techniques... In total, around sixty recipes are illustrated, supplemented by diagrams.
'The Art Of Flavor, gourmet journey, Amaury Guichon, €20,30.
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Contempt by Jean-Luc Godard
For movie lovers Jean-Luc Godard, the publisher offers the found manuscript of the screenplay Contempt. A film whose main character is played by Brigitte Bardot with actors Michel Piccoli and Jack Palance. A high quality work for a limited edition of 1000 copies.
'Contempt – The unpublished manuscript, ivory print, editions of the Holy Fathers, €140.
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One Thousand and One Nights, translated by Joseph Charles Mardrus
This seductive version, faithful to the original, makes us (re)discover tales of the bewitching Scheherazade.
'The Thousand and One Nights', translation by Joseph Charles Mardrus, volume 1 and 2 box set, Robert Laffont editions, €30.
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'Writing Painting' by Pascal Dethurens
De Denis Diderot to Michel Leiris via Jean-René de Chateaubriand, poets and writers analyze in this work (hardcover with 350 illustrations!) the works of the painters who inspired them, from Chardin to Cézanne via Picasso and Watteau… A truly exceptional work.
'Write painting' by Pascal Dethurens, Citadelles and Mazenod editions, €79.
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'David Bowie, the icon'
This mythical book contains an unpublished collection of images of thechameleon artist became legendary from its beginnings in 1960 until the end of its life. An ideal gift for fans of the singer!
'David Bowie, the icon', collective, Flammarion editions, 65€.
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'Chocolate' by Stéphane Bonnat and Julien Bouré
The fabulous history of chocolate from its origins to the tasty recipes of great chefs. Masterful and deliciously greedy.
'Chocolat' by Stéphane Bonnat and Julien Bouré, La Maison editions, €120.
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'Dior, for the love of flowers'
Journey into the creative universe of the couturier and perfumer, very inspired by flowers and gardens… A simply intoxicating work.
'Dior, for the love of flowers', collective, Flammarion editions, €95.
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'Dictionary of island lovers' by Hervé Hamon
Immediate departure for unusual islands, sometimes unsuspected but of character whose literature has often seized (the Marquesas, Guernsey, If, the island of the devil…) for the greatest pleasure of the reader.
'Dictionary of island lovers' by Hervé Hamon, Plon editions, €27.
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'American friends, interviews with the great authors of Hollywood' by Bertrand Tavernier
This remarkably documented album of 400 photos brings together the passionate exchanges between Bertrand tavernier and 28 mythical and adored American filmmakers from the most classic like John Ford to the most contemporary such as Quentin Tarantino.
'American friends, interviews with the great authors of Hollywood' by Bertrand Tavernier, Actes Sud editions, €59.
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'Adventurous' by Hugo Pratt and Michel Pierre
Hugo Pratt highlights the beautiful heroines who accompany the actors of his comics such as Corto Maltese, Koinsky, Jesuit or Joe.
'Aventureuses' by Hugo Pratt and Michel Pierre, Casterman BD editions, €30.
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'Fanspots stories New York, 100 secrets of mythical places' by Claude Nicolas and Gilles Rolland
Produced by pop culture specialists, this book offers unpublished photos of New York cult pop places (films, series, music, books) and their fascinating stories.
'Fanspots stories NewYork, 100 secrets of mythical places' by Claude Nicolas and Gilles Rolland, Fantrippers editions, €34,90.
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'Look how good it is' by Patrick Rougereau
To celebrate his 30 years of food photography, Patrick Rougereau did a 'freeze frame' by releasing a birthday-book. The photographer retraces his career and recounts through his photos the encounters with his chef friends. Anne-Sophie Pic, Yannick Alléno, Christophe Michalak… but also his native Normandy… A top-of-the-range book of a new kind that shows us what there is to see that is beautiful and good. The perfect table book for photography enthusiasts!
'Look how good it is!' by Patrick Rougereau, Studio Rougereau, €74.
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For pastry lovers… 'Macaron' by Pierre Hermé
Leader in French pastry, Pierre Hermé erected the macaroon into a XNUMXst century icon. In this meticulously finished book, he reveals his “bible” of the macaron. Sixty very detailed and elegantly illustrated recipes. We find the great classics chocolate macaroon, coffee, raspberry, fleur de sel caramel… And other more unusual creations such as the hazelnut oil macaroon or strawberry compote. His most recent creations, The gardens will delight gourmets!
'Macaroon' by Pierre Hermé, Edition de la Martinière, €35.
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'Sarah Colors' by Sarah Lavoine
Through this book, the famous designer Sarah Lavoine share with us his emblematic universe. This one is tinted with pure, whole, frank colors, as luminous as they are joyful... Timeless colors with evocative names, which last. This sensual book reminds us that the way we think about our interior shines a light on our soul. And that it is easy to define your style if you are sincere.
'Couleurs Sarah' by Sarah Poniatowski Lavoine, Editions du Chêne, €29,90.
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'La Cucina di Big Mamma' by Phaidon
The team Big Mama compiles and reveals the best recipes from its various establishments. In this work we discover in total 130 wonderful Italian dishes reinterpreted and twisted with the current sauce. Sicilian arancinis, lobster linguine, surprising Black Tortelli… gourmet and generous recipes, to do and redo without moderation, for those you love.
'La Cucina di Big Mamma' published by Phaidon, €29,95.
Article written in collaboration with Marie-Laure Vallée from the blog Literature and Company. Instagram: livrissime_m.laure
