One Thousand Buildings of Paris | 
 enlarge | Creators: Jorg Brockmann, James Driscoll, Kathy Borrus
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 248367
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 576
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.1
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 8.4 x 1.8
ISBN: 1579123163
Dewey Decimal Number: 944.361
UPC: 768821231637
EAN: 9781579123161
ASIN: 1579123163
Publication Date: October 8, 2003
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Product Description
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 other structures that make up the widely various neighborhoods of Paris have been captured here as never before, by photographers Jorg Brockmann and James Driscoll. Each of the 1,000 photographs is accompanied by detailed and informative text recounting the history, significance, and the current state of each building. There are also neighborhood maps and fascinating sidebars and appendices, all adding up to an unprecedented view of a uniquely beautiful city that has captivated the imagination of world travelers for centuries.
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 THOUSAND BUILDINGS OF PARIS / ARCHITECTURE November 30, 2008
Sharon D. Laird (LAS VEGAS)
THE BEAUTY OF THE ARCHITECTURE OF PARIS BUILDINGS ARE CAPTURED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHERS JORG BROCKMANN & JAMES DRISCOLL IN EVERY ASPECT . I WAS LOOKING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARIS AND SEARCHED EVERYWHERE AND FOUND THE BOOK THROUGH AMAZON .COM I FOUND EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR .
Paris at her best April 12, 2008
Asli Guruney (Istanbul, Turkey)
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.
 A bit disappointing, but useful nonetheless December 3, 2007
Henri IV (Paris, France)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Clearly a lot of exhausting work went into this book, but as in any catalog, the quality of the descriptions varies in quality and depth, and there are typos. The author mixes casual language with more formal reporting in a way that is sometimes stylistically jarring. I heard the author speak in Paris, and evidently it was not possible to obtain permission to photograph some buildings, so the collection while in some ways comprehensive doesn't contain all the author had wished or that the reader familiar with Paris might hope for. This isn't the author's fault, just some French craziness, but it is unfortunate. I keep the book in my apartment in Paris, and use it to familiarize myself with buildings I walk by regularly. As the Parisians say, walking in Paris is "very pleasant," and this book makes one a more informed walker. The description of the Hotel de Sully in the 4th is especially nice. Pair it with the catalog of the Atget exhibition for some interesting contrasts, both historic and photographic. Paris is a sublime feast, and this is a book for those who will take the time to taste it more fully. I don't believe any other book like this exists.
Fabulous June 26, 2007
Michelle A. Gubman (California)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love it!! It's very comprehensive and detailed, and the pages are big enough to accomodate all of the photographs and text. The quality of the book itself is also good.
For all Paris 's lovers March 19, 2007
Guy Nanin (las vegas ,nevada)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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