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The "look" of Paris Insights – An Anthology will remind you of Paris – it is stylish, elegantly understated, and refined. The "feel" of the book also evokes Paris – the pages are sleek and soft to the touch, almost sensual in their appeal, and the unusual blue background for the text and photos imparts a feeling of intimacy. On the practical side, the Table of Contents and the Index allow you to rapidly peruse the topics that are of interest to you and to find all pages on which those topics are mentioned. Thus, you are able to take full advantage of the information and images presented. One of our reviewers described the book as "a wonderful valentine to Paris"!

Images to Inspire You

In Paris Insights – An Anthology, you won’t find the clichéd photos that many books use to present Paris. (How many photos of the Eiffel Tower do you really need to see?) You'll get a fresh perspective on Paris by viewing the collages, unusual angles and little-known subjects presented in the photos of the book. You will be inspired to take a new approach to planning your next trip to Paris, including off-the-beaten-path destinations in addition to traditional sites. You will have fun trying to view the sites pictured in the book from the same angle when you visit the sites in Paris.

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Elevate Your Paris Experience Above and Beyond That of a Typical Tourist

Are you a tourist or a traveler?

In our eyes, tourists are more likely to maintain a distance between themselves and the places that they visit. Their purpose in traveling is to "see the sights", take photos of them and have their photos taken in front of them, and perhaps even tempt fate by eating a local dish or two.

While there is nothing wrong with this approach, we find that travelers interact much more with the people and places found at their travel destinations. They enjoy not only the main sights, but also the back streets and hidden neighborhoods in and around their destinations. They seek out the things that differentiate the places that they visit from their home territory. They observe the local culture and inhabitants, and seek to understand them. And in the process, they share information about their own culture.

What's In Paris Insights – An Anthology for Travelers

If you consider yourself a traveler, then you will revel in what one reviewer describes as the "bright, fresh, first-hand reports about life in this endlessly fascinating city" in Paris Insights – An Anthology. Even oft-treated subjects such as the Champs-Elysées and Notre-Dame Cathedral are presented with a unusual twist. But more important for you will be the anecdotes about aspects of city life that only the native Parisian (or Parisian expatriate) knows and understands. Examples include the proliferation of stencil art in certain quarters, the wonders of the hammam at the city's grandest mosque, and the surprising popularity of beekeeping among the city’s citizens. After reading Paris Insights – An Anthology, you are certain to want to approach your next trip to Paris with new excitement and vigor, that of someone who knows a great deal more about Paris than most other visitors to the city do.

What's In Paris Insights – An Anthology for Tourists

If you consider yourself to be a tourist, then we think that the information that you'll find in Paris Insights – An Anthology will greatly inspire and encourage you to take a step (or perhaps several steps!) beyond the traditional tourist track. In doing so, you will significantly enhance your travel experience. You may find that you are more of a traveler than you think!

Impress Yourself and Others with Your Insider’s Perspective

We all want to be "in the know", don’t we? We like to think that we have the inside track on where to go and what to do when we travel, so that we can maximize our enjoyment and know that we have spent our time and money wisely. Well, after reading Paris Insights – An Anthology, you will have all sorts of information that will bring you closer to viewing Paris as the natives do. You’ll be that much closer to making Paris your "home away from home". One of our reviewers says that "If you were to look up some old friends in Paris and ask them what to see and do, this [Paris Insights – An Anthology] is what you'd get – a witty, incisive and always informative compilation of sights, sounds and good advice about enjoying the City of Light from an insider's vantage point…" We rest our case!

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What Others Think

To get a better perspective on the advantages that you will have after reading Paris Insights – An Anthology, take a look at what several reviewers have to say about the book:

"To know Paris is to know a great deal," as Henry Miller once said... Well, Tom Reeves knows Paris, no doubt about that, and in Paris Insights – An Anthology he shares that knowledge in bright, fresh, first-hand reports about life in this endlessly fascinating city, enhanced by an outstanding array of photographs. The subject areas range from daily life in Paris, stories of past and current Americans, surprising aspects of famous and little-known churches, and a batch of mouth-watering essays called "Tasty Treats," worth the price of the book in themselves.
– David Burke, author of Writers in Paris, Literary Lives in the City of Light (Counterpoint Press, 2008)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Paris Insights – An Anthology! It reminded me of the things that I love about Paris and the places that I still want to see, and it also inspired me to think of things that I now want to do. Easy to read and very informative, I think that it is the perfect starting point for planning travel to Paris.
– Shelley Bradford-Bell, publisher of Dialogues in Culture magazine

If you were to look up some old friends in Paris and ask them what to see and do, this is what you'd get — a witty, incisive and always informative compilation of sights, sounds and good advice about enjoying the City of Light from an insider's vantage point (I knew they were on the right track when the described their favorite chocolate shop in Paris and it was NOT Angelina!!!). It's a wonderful valentine to Paris, unlike anything you're likely to find in a standard guidebook. Buy it before your next trip!!!
– Jim Calio, travel editor/writer; contributor to Modern Luxury Magazines, CNN Traveller, Bon Appetit, The New Yorker; www.caliofiles.blogspot.com

I've always embraced the notion that if something is in a brochure, I don't want to know about it. If it's in a regular guide book, it's usually more promotional than informational. But this book is the antidote to typical tourism hyperbole. It literally points you in the right directions – telling you who to see, when to see them, and what to ask for. It's a true insider's guide to one of my most favorite cities in the world, written by someone who has lived the special experiences you'll never find in a guide book.
– Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, NBC News; www.PeterGreenberg.com

Paris Insights - An Anthology is at once witty, original, absorbing and a swift read. It offers precisely the kind of insider's view of the French capital – and the people who live there – that first or even second time visitors pine for. It offers the tips and historical details that can help them transform a Paris stay from a mundane tourist excursion into an extraordinary experience. The essays give fresh perspectives on Notre-Dame, Les Champs-Elysées and other Paris classics. At the same time, they offer up-to-date information about the hipper, newer cafes and other venues and trends taking hold in this ever-changing European urban stronghold. And for those who just want to know where to get the best hot chocolate, coffee and croissant in the city, it's got lots of answers, too. Forget the standard guidebooks. This is a Paris Traveler's must-read.
– Gary Lee, travel writer, author and longtime Paris homeowner

We think you'll agree that Paris Insights – An Anthology is a book that you, the traveler (real or virtual) with a thirst for insider knowledge about Paris, cannot afford to be without! Read it yourself or share your passion for Paris and make a gift of it to someone. You’ll be very happy that you did!

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P.S. Remember – No other book presents Paris in such a lively, informative and vividly illustrated fashion! Paris Insights – An Anthology provides you with the unique perspective and insider tips that allow you to make Paris your own.