Flammarion

Master photographer Brassai’s seminal volume dedicated to street graffiti is back in print. Brassai celebrated the primal forces at play in the act of defacing a wall and the “magical” power of the symbols inscribed. A fundamentally human gesture, graffiti is a distillation of all aspects of life—from birth through love to death. This beautifully curated reissue includes a comprehensive selection of Brassai’s photographs of graffiti, facsimile pages from his sketchbooks, extracts from his conversations with Picasso, and several reworked translations of his essays on graffiti. An essential volume in the history of photography, this book is a tribute to Brassai’s extraordinary prescience and freedom of thought.

Marin Montagut’s charming guide takes readers inside more than 475 shops, museums, neighbourhoods, gardens, restaurants, and cafés that exude the enchanting essence of Paris. To discover every beguiling corner of Paris like a local, follow Marin Montagut to his favourite places; in operation for thirty years or more, these addresses define what makes the city so captivating. His adorable watercolours, accompanied by drawings from antique mercantile stock lists, bring each location to life. Reminiscent of a golden-age-of-travel guide, this book features gilt edging, foil stamping, a leatherette cover, marbled endpapers, a ribbon page marker, and maps. Step inside these time-honoured establishments to be tempted by sundry souvenirs and gifts, handcrafted by local artisans? lithograph prints, letterpress stationery, custom umbrellas, couture fans, and classic toys. Stroll flea markets to source period decor, sturdy workwear, or artist’s palettes. Stock up on culinary provisions, from copper kitchenware to specialty pieces, wine, chocolate, candy, and pastries. Visit unique galleries and artists’ studios, a museum of fairground arts, a hunting museum, or the residence of a Second Empire courtesan. See the city’s monuments from a new perspective on a boat cruise along the Seine, meander through hidden squares and neighbourhoods that hold the secrets of Paris’s historical past, or stop to smell the flowers in botanical gardens. This exquisite tome celebrates the most soulful and authentic places in Paris, and will be treasured by visitors and armchair travelers alike for years to come.

This ultimate reference on fine watchmaking offers a comprehensive overview of the history and anatomy of luxury timepieces. Taking readers behind the scenes to discover the captivating realm of mechanical watches, this indispensable reference provides rare insight into the world of fine watchmaking. Designed for watch enthusiasts, experts, and industry professionals alike, it examines every detail of the anatomy of the watch through informative text and photographs that highlight iconic models and innovations from the range of fine watchmaking brands. Each facet of the watch-dial, case, strap, movements, complications-is explained through key concepts or features, from face displays or hands to engravings or case materials, and from escapements or powering movements to the three families of complications. This encyclopedic work celebrates the watchmaker's savoir faire-through historical accounts and archival documents, interviews with technical experts and specialized artisans, definitions of major horological terms and fascinating anecdotes, newly commissioned photographs and modern illustrations by Arthur Junier. This groundbreaking volume is essential reading for aficionados of watches and fine watchmaking and its publication coincides with the 150th anniversary of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet.

A tribute to French jewelry designer Jean Dinh Van who, in 1965, created a brand that defied all expectations, with innovative pieces designed to be worn by all. An iconoclast by nature, French jeweler Jean Dinh Van worked metal by hand like a sculptor, guided by his instinctive creative impulse. With a modernist vision, he designed jewelry imbued with style that could be worn with anything, anywhere, anytime. He took jewelry “into the streets” with models like the handcuff bracelet that transgressed and revolutionized the traditional codes of Paris’s famed high jewelry district, the Place Vendôme. Dinh Van, the “geometer of jewelry,” placed shape and form at the center of his innovative style. Photographs of his iconic works reveal his distinctive vocabulary, from his predilection to the void to his sublimation of ordinary objects—razor blades, military ID tags, thumbtacks—to his interpretation of the rounded square or the chain link. His artistic flair led to collaborations with many artists and couture designers, including Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne, and Thierry Mugler. Published to celebrate the brand’s sixtieth anniversary, this monograph recounts the history of the groundbreaking jewelry designer, his emblematic creations, and how Maison Dinh Van continues to draw inspiration from his legacy, adapting his revolutionary codes to the modern day.

This illustrated biography offers unprecedented insight into Coco Chanel’s complex and enigmatic life through new research and analysis of the designer by an expert historian. Chanel expert Isabelle Fiemeyer offers a rare, deeply personal look into the life of the iconic designer Coco Chanel. This biography draws from exclusive interviews with Chanel’s closest family members and extensive archival research to reveal the designer’s most private world—her love for symbolism and poetry, her romantic relationships, and her enduring bond with her nephew, André Palasse, whom she raised as her own son. His daughter, Gabrielle Palasse-Labrunie—Chanel’s goddaughter and only direct descendant—shares intimate memories and access to her great-aunt’s cherished collection of fashion, jewelry, and art. Divided into five chronological sections, the book immerses readers in Chanel’s life, unveiling rarely seen personal artifacts: gifts from her great love, Boy Capel, as well as her furniture, favorite jewelry, talismans, garments, family photos, and correspondence. This new text expands upon Fiemeyer’s research from her previous books on the designer and includes the compelling chapter “Alias Coco,” which explores newly uncovered documents from French Secret Service archives, shedding light on Chanel’s clandestine activities during World War II and her connections to the Resistance. Isabelle Fiemeyer’s sensitive literary style along with the insights and recollections of Palasse-Labrunie reveal the hidden depths of Chanel’s character, exploring a side of “Auntie Coco” far removed from her public image. This handsome book—with three-quarter binding and cloth spine—is an essential read for those who seek to understand the complex and enigmatic woman behind the legendary brand.

This classic reference to visionary interior designer Christian Liaigre's signature style transports readers inside his world through more than six hundred photographs. This highly anticipated reissue of the late design master Christian Liaigre's final book features twelve of his projects from around the world, including private and public interiors from Nantucket to Malibu, from Athens to Seoul, and from the Caribbean to London. Readers will be immersed in Liaigre's rarefied world, encompassing the full range of his talents in furniture and interior design where nothing is left to chance, from the positioning of the windows to the shape of the door handles. Timelessness, tranquil beauty, and subtle luxury were Liaigre's signature, and he built his reputation on the refined quality of his furniture and interiors. With a keen sensibility for space and light, design inspiration drawn from local cultures and traditions, meticulous attention given to the sourcing of materials, and an affinity for artisanal work, Liaigre combines the art of understatement with great elegance, discretion, and balance. The large-format volume offers rich inspiration for professional architects, interior designers, and aficionados alike.

Discover the 176 most picturesque villages to visit in France in this official illustrated guidebook from the association that has passionately selected charming villages since 1982. From the verdant village of Gargilesse-Dampierre favored by George Sand, to the picturesque Hunawihr along the wine trail, to the medieval town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne nicknamed the “Riviera of the Limousin,” this illustrated guide unveils the beauty and diversity of rural France, providing complete visitor’s information for these exceptionally well-preserved destinations. Carefully selected annually, the French villages featured in this official guide are replete with historical, architectural, and natural riches. A brief history of each village is accompanied by recommendations for monuments, museums, and other places to visit; accommodation options ranging from hotels to campsites; restaurants, markets, artisanal produce, and local specialties. Details on leisure activities encompass festivals, events, and excursions that encourage visitors to explore the surrounding area. This practical, authoritative, and accessible illustrated guide is completed with an overview map of France, QR code links to additional online resources, and an index.

FERRANDI Paris, the French School of Culinary Arts- dubbed the "Harvard of gastronomy" by Le Monde newspaper-provides the ultimate reference on preparing and cooking meat. This book offers a complete course in cooking all types of meat: beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, and game. From trussing a chicken to tying a pork loin to dressing a rack of lamb, readers will gain all the fundamentals for preparing meat, along with more advanced techniques such as preparing sweetbread or deboning and stuffing quail. Impress your dinner guests by serving dishes such as duck confit, wild boar tacos, moussaka, beef bourguignon, filet mignon, Texan pork ribs, osso bucco, or lamb tajine. Written by the culinary school's experienced teaching team of master chefs and adapted for the home cook, this fully illustrated cookbook provides concise, expert guidance through forty-two fundamental techniques and seventy recipes that form the building blocks of the illustrious French cooking tradition, explained step by step in text and images. Practical information is presented in tables, diagrams, and sidebars for handy reference. Easy-to-follow recipes are graded for level of difficulty, allowing readers to develop their skills over time. Whether you are an amateur home chef or an experienced professional, this extensive reference provides everything you need to master the world-class culinary school's recipes and techniques for preparing meat.

Trace the genesis of Jackson Pollock's work in this intimate portrait of the radical twentieth-century artist-from his childhood in the American West through the diverse cultural influences that charted his artistic evolution. Jackson Pollock's "drip technique" paintings are among the most readily recognizable works of modern art, and they launched his career in 1947. Yet less is known of his earlier works, which are seldom presented together as a focus of study in their own right. Pollock's body of work produced during these pivotal years vacillates between figurative references and abstract formal experimentation, and bears witness to a diverse range of sources that nourished the young artist's experimentation, from Native American influences stemming from his upbringing in Arizona and California, to Mexican muralists he encountered in 1938, and from European avant-garde artists-among whom Pablo Picasso figures prominently-to the Surrealists. His experiences under Jungian psychoanalysis also left a mark on his art, and this book offers intimate insight into the artist's psyche. Through this comprehensive volume-which includes ten of Pollock's most important early works, such as Birth (1941) and She Wolf (1943), categorized into two distinctive artistic periods-readers will discover how these different influences merged to forge Pollock's distinctive and singular artistic voice. This book offers a captivating narrative of one of the twentieth century's most influential and radical artists and is essential reading for Pollock fans and students of modern art. This volume was produced in close collaboration with the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and the Musée National Picasso-Paris to accompany an exhibition at the Musée National Picasso-Paris from October 15, 2024-January19, 2025.

The world’s greatest museum takes readers inside its unparalleled art collection to understand the keys to history of art. The Louvre’s art collection is a training ground for the eye. In this book, readers will discover more than four hundred of the museum’s masterpieces, dating from before the invention of writing (7000 BCE) up to the mid-nineteenth century, including romantic or realist works. The richly illustrated guide is organized chronologically and features milestone events in world history, such as the fall of Babylon, the invention of the printing press, and the abolition of slavery in France. Punctuated with focused entries that explore themes like cross-cultural exchange, humanity, power, beauty, the sky, and nature, this compact reference offers readers the keys to understanding art from a global perspective. Demonstrating a cross-disciplinary approach, this accessible guide brings together works from throughout the museum, spanning continents, civilizations, and historical periods. Iconic works from Western and non-Western arts and cultures have been thoughtfully selected to create an unprecedented dialogue between works, disciplines, and civilizations?often highlighting striking similarities?to achieve a more balanced and universal vision of world art history. Insightful and informative texts accompany the reproductions of artworks, placing them in their artistic and historical context. This didactic art guide is the ideal companion for the twenty-first-century visitor to the Louvre? as well as the art-loving student or armchair traveler?and extends an invitation to discover (or rediscover) the wealth and diversity of the artworks held at the greatest museum in the world.

This essential reference covers all aspects of the four cheese styles-including 150 varieties; how to select, serve, savor, and store them; and forty-six recipes from around the world. This comprehensive book provides a complete overview of cheese so readers can recognize the properties of each family: their history, ingredients, production and aging processes, seasonality, flavor profiles, and pairing affinities. Expert tips for choosing which cheese to buy, how to serve and store it, and the best ways to appreciate its nuances give readers the confidence to: • Understand the steps in the production process • Identify 4 types, 24 families, and 150 varieties of cheese • Pair cheese expertly with different foods and drinks • Create perfectly balanced cheese boards • Serve 46 homemade recipes The four cheese types include fresh (cream cheese, burrata, Halloumi, gjetost), soft (goat, Brie, Époisses, Roquefort), firm (Morbier, Gouda, Cantal, cheddar), and hard (Gruyere, Emmentaler, pecorino, provola). Suggested pairings include feta roasted in fig leaves with peppercorns and preserved lemons; Munster with a Tripel pale ale, dessert wine, or gin; Stilton with black cherry jam, mango juice, or on pizza; and Grana in pesto or with sparkling or red wine according to the age. Once familiar with the varieties, put your favorite cheese to use in savory or sweet recipes, from Quesadillas to Parmesan soufflé, Frittata á la Scamorza to Tartiflette, Linguine Carbonara to Khachapuri, or Cheesecake to Ricotta Pancakes. A glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes to the cheese varieties and the recipes complete the book.

The House of Chanel offers rare access behind the scenes to three haute couture runway shows designed in dialogue with contemporary artist Xavier Veilhan. Virginie Viard, artistic director for Chanel’s fashion collections, entrusted Xavier Veilhan with the set design for three consecutive haute couture shows: Spring?Summer 2022, Fall?Winter 2022/23, and Spring?Summer 2023. This unusually long dialogue resulted in an original visual universe, blending Veilhan’s poetic imagination, his reinterpretation of the Chanel world, and the infinite delicacy of Virginie Viard’s haute couture creations. This retrospective transports readers behind the scenes to observe each stage of the creative work at the origin of the shows. The book includes preparatory drawings, extracts from the films and teasers, photographs of the sets and the runway shows, and details of the embroidery, fabrics, and patterns of the haute couture creations. Exclusive images take readers inside the Chanel haute couture ateliers, revealing the design process and exceptional savoir faire at their core.

Stroll past the flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in twenty-five gardens of Paris, to discover France's history, culture, and botanical diversity through these open-air museums. From the most famous gardens-Versailles, Luxemburg, or Tuileries-to the hidden leafy gems-such as the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, the Bourdelle museum's sculpture garden, or the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden-this guide takes readers on a cultural tour of France through twenty-five spectacular gardens in and around Paris. French garden expert and television presenter Stephane Marie takes readers through the most beloved gardens in central Paris and the surrounding countryside in this informative guide. The history and conception of each garden is explained, providing fascinating cultural and botanical context. Practical details and insightful sidebars help visitors discover the notable features of each garden, and the extensive illustrations that accompany the text offer the armchair traveler a splendid virtual tour. Marie explains the origins of the garden's name as well as the stories behind its sculptures, parterre gardens, botanical collections, fountains, and other follies present in each site. Garden aficionados will marvel at the natural diversity present in these gardens, with details on the specificities of plants, flowers, and trees. From vast parks to private gardens, communal plots to the grounds of historical monuments, this reference guide offers an extensively illustrated selection of the most exceptional gardens in and around Paris, including drawings and photographs along with opening hours, prices, and what to do when visiting.

This scintillating volume takes readers on an exclusive journey through Paris, guided by Mathilde Favier—the charismatic public relations director at Dior Couture. Hailing from one of Paris’ most creative families, Mathilde Favier is renowned as a warm, welcoming hostess nurturing a network of friends who happen to be some of the city’s most esteemed figures in fashion, beauty, art, interior design, and gastronomy. Accompanied by a lively text and interviews by Frédérique Dedet, Favier—who personifies the soul and spirit of Paris—guides readers around the private spaces, shops, studios, residences, and kitchens of these extraordinary personalities. Their personal stories, expert perspectives, and shared secrets, together with Favier’s intimate understanding of the city and its best addresses, present a rarely seen view of Paris’ vibrant core. A sensory feast and an immersive journey, this book has been conceived as a scrapbook of previously unpublished photographs and documents, as well as stunning new photography by Pascal Chevallier showcasing the beauty of Paris and the people who are at the epicenter of the city’s cultural scene.

Produced with the Yves Saint Laurent museums in Paris and Marrakech, this book examines how flowers served as the designer’s muse throughout his life and work. Yves Saint Laurent’s passion for flowers and gardens was the source of endless inspiration. From a thousand and one rose buds to sprigs of lily of the valley, from an avalanche of bougainvillea to delicate poppy blooms, and from sheaves of wheat to majestic lilies, he metamorphosed nature in his creations. Employing flowers as a palette of patterns and techniques, he adorned women in floral appliqués, prints, and embroideries. Under the direction of Elsa Janssen and Alexis Sornin, this volume features texts from Serena Bucalo-Mussely, Emanuele Coccia, Marc Jeanson, and Olivier Saillard that explore the symbolism and role of flowers throughout the history of fashion and at Yves Saint Laurent. Archival design sketches, photographs of the collections and runway shows, and scenes of the designer at work accompany images by Sarah Braeck that offer a poetic interpretation of the couturier’s work. This book accompanies exhibitions at the Yves Saint Laurent museums in Paris and Marrakech in 2024 and 2025.

A complete baking course from the world-renowned professional culinary school École Ferrandi, dubbed the “Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper. From crunchy baguettes to fig bread, and from traditional brioches to trendy cruffins, this comprehensive volume teaches aspiring bakers how to master the art of the French boulangerie. This new cookbook focuses on bread and viennoiserie, the category of French baked goods traditionally enjoyed for breakfast (like croissants and pains au chocolat); it is a perfect complement to Ferrandi’s bestselling French Pâtisserie, which covers baked desserts. Here, the culinary school’s team of experienced chef instructors provides more than 40 techniques, explained in 220 step-by-step instructions—from making your own poolish or levain to kneading, shaping, and scoring various types of loaves, and from laminating butter to braiding brioches. Base recipes for doughs, fillings, and classic viennoiserie provide fundamental building blocks. Organized into four categories—traditional breads, specialty breads, viennoiserie, and sandwiches—the 83 easy-to-follow recipes provide home chefs with sweet and savory options for breakfast or snacks—from country bread to grissini, pastrami bagels to croque-monsieurs, and kougelhopf to beignets. Select gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes offer something for everyone. A general introduction explains the fundamentals of bread and viennoiserie making, including key ingredients, the importance of gluten, the steps of fermentation, and an informative glossary.