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Travel Writing - Paris in Winter: An Illustrated Memoir

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Book Synopsis: Paris in Winter combines fanciful ink and watercolor drawings by American artist and writer David Coggins with charming vignettes about his family's annual New Year's sojourns to Paris, which, because of their unending love for the city, they've been taking together for almost 20 years. This memoir of poetic, lighthearted stories highlights the family's passion for art and food, fashion and social life. Family rituals--from having lunch each January at the delightful Le Grand Vefour to haunting favorite antique shops and seeking out-of-the-ordinary spots, like a little known garden or a gypsy circus--are interspersed with serendipitous moments: hearing Bono sing "Happy Birthday" to a friend in a bistro, adopting an abandoned lap dog, and the simple pleasures of Parisian street life.Coggins's delicate and intimate drawings capture classic Parisian scenes as well as family and friends against the backdrop of the elegant City of Light under the cloak of winter. Across cafes and hotels, apartments and galleries, the family mixes with a lively group of Parisian and international actors, designers, writers, and students. Furthermore, Coggins weaves in fascinating bits of the city's history and artistic lore, from Victor Hugo's interior designs to the painting that legend has it started Impressionism, to delight Francophiles all over.

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Experience the magic of Paris in the winter with "Paris in Winter: An Illustrated Memoir". Join American artist and writer David Coggins on a whimsical journey through the City of Light as he takes you along on his family's annual New Year's sojourns. At the heart of this charming memoir are Coggins' fanciful ink and watercolor drawings that beautifully capture classic Parisian scenes and the vibrant energy of the city during the winter months.

Immerse yourself in the family's passion for art, food, fashion, and social life as they share their treasured rituals and serendipitous moments in this poetic and lighthearted memoir. From indulging in delightful lunches at Le Grand Vefour to wandering through hidden gardens and stumbling upon a gypsy circus, every page is filled with tales that will make you fall in love with Paris all over again.

As you delve deeper into the pages, you'll find yourself transported to the streets of Paris, rubbing shoulders with a lively mix of Parisian and international actors, designers, writers, and students. With intriguing glimpses into the city's history and artistic lore, this memoir is a treat for Francophiles and art enthusiasts alike. Learn about Victor Hugo's interior designs, the painting that sparked Impressionism, and other fascinating tidbits that will deepen your appreciation for Paris.

Don't miss the chance to escape to the enchanting world of Paris in the winter. Order your copy of "Paris in Winter: An Illustrated Memoir" today and lose yourself in the intimacy and elegance that only the City of Light can offer.

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