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A brand-new book of fashion secrets by New York Times best-selling author, model, and Parisienne extraordinaire, Ines de la Fressange. Ines de la Fressange's personal style is chic yet relaxed in every situation. While a navy-and-white- striped nautical top with slim, cropped jeans and flats is a classic French look, it's harder to pinpoint how Parisians unfailingly blend elegance and allure with such ease. In this sequel to her best seller Parisian Chic, the world's favorite style icon demonstrates how to achieve her quintessentially Parisian look throughout the year. Her style secrets start with the building blocks of wardrobe staples--an LBD that can be dressed up or down, timeless riding boots you'll wear for a lifetime, or the perfect pair of jeans--which she combines with panache to suit every situation, adding seasonal items like costume bangles, a top in this season's on-trend color, or the right shade of lip color.

An affordable and attractive pocket volume of celebrated photographer Brassai's most iconic photographs of Paris. Brassai's photographs embody the very essence of Paris, from winsome children playing in Paris's public gardens to amorous couples on amusement park attractions, from opera and ballet stars to prostitutes and vagabonds, from cobblestone alleyways to ephemeral graffiti. Shortly before his death in 1984, Brassai described how the city of Paris had served as an infinite source of inspiration for him--a unifying theme that characterized each phase of his artistic oeuvre and lay at the very heart of his work. Through 120 photographs, this volume presents the diverse facets of Brassai's beloved Paris: from the nostalgic city that he discovered as a child in the 1900s to the fleeting and ever-changing graffiti on the city's walls; from the revelers in the Bohemian bars and clubs of the Annees Folles to his reciprocal artistic exchange with Picasso in their portrayals of 1930s Paris; and finally to Brassai's vision of an eternal Paris, in which he captured everyday Parisians at leisure and elevated the familiar to the sublime.

Ines de la Fressange shares a wealth of new secrets in this elegant and humorous weekly planner—it’s the chicest way to organize your schedule. The authors of the New York Times best-seller Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange, share a new year’s worth of fashion, style, and beauty advice in this daily planner. This chic and practical illustrated engagement book offers Ines’s easy-to-steal ideas for being your most beautiful and elegant, including pointers on dressing like a Parisian for every occasion. With Ines’s good-spirited insouciance, her no-nonsense advice and whimsical illustrations will have you smiling and looking your best all year. The 2018 weekly planner is an elegant accessory in itself, featuring a faux-leather cover with gold foil stamp, rounded edges, a ribbon page marker, creamy offset watercolor paper, four-color printing, and a section for notes. This is the must-have engagement book for every woman who wants to add a touch of Paris to her day.

Tout juste sortie du couvent, Jeanne n'a qu'un désir : trouver l'amour. C'est une chose faite lorsqu'elle rencontre le vicomte de Lamare, qu'elle épouse presque aussitôt, juste avant de s'installer avec lui dans la propriété familiale des Peuples. Mais cette union précipitée marque le début d'une longue série de désillusions. En s'attachant a l'existence banale et dramatique de Jeanne, et a travers la peinture d'une noblesse de province sur le déclin, Maupassant étudie la condition féminine, brocardant les sujétions hypocrites que la société fait peser sur elle. Les hommes, eux, sont des pantins habités par des appétits brutaux. Telle est " l'humble vérité " mise au jour par le roman qui, de l'ordinaire, révele la profondeur.

From high-society balls and fashion shoots to portraits of artists and scenes from urban life in France, this handsome volume--which features an open spine binding so that it lays flat to show off the photographs to their best advantage--showcases Doisneau's best photographs for Vogue Paris. Celebrated photographer Robert Doisneau worked for Vogue from 1949 until 1965, illustrating a postwar France filled with a renewed zest for life. His little-known images of haute couture featured models like Brigitte Bardot and Bettina, who he photographed in the studio and out on the streets. He chronicled the members of the cafe society in their stately homes and at glamorous costume galas, dancing the night away. Best known for his humanist approach, he masterfully captured scenes from everyday life--from the grace of a wedding procession over a footbridge to the petulance of a child impatient for cake. Doisneau's photographs captured the spirit of the era and featured celebrities like Karen Blixen, Picasso, Colette, and Jean Cocteau, as well as jazz musicians, movie stars, and humble craftsmen at work. Legendary Vogue editor in chief Edmonde Charles-Roux's personal homage to the photographer--who was her friend and colleague--offers intimate insight into the man behind the camera, as complex and beautiful as the people and places he immortalized.

The Tank watch, the classic timepiece designed by Louis Cartier a century ago, is an icon of modern design. One of the world’s first square wristwatches (the first was the legendary Santos designed by Cartier in 1904), its functionality is rivaled only by its timeless elegance; it represents a perfect combination of fine watchmaking and geometric rigor. Over the past century, the Tank has been creatively reinterpreted by the House in many famous models, from the Tank Chinoise to the Crash watch to the Tank Anglaise, while always remaining faithful to Louis Cartier’s original concept. This volume celebrates the centenary anniversary of one of Cartier’s greatest masterpieces through designs from Cartier’s rich archives, historical models, and photographs of famous clients, from Clark Gable and Andy Warhol to Muhammed Ali and Madonna, who have chosen the Tank watch as their favorite timepiece.

Playful and saucy illustrations celebrate more than ninety shades of contemporary lovemaking; they feature pop culture icons from Kim Kardashian West and the French maid to Star Wars and Baywatch. A chic and exuberantly modern take on the Kama Sutra , this erotic and stylish book with rounded corners and red-tipped pages is the perfect gift for any occasion when you want to turn up the heat: for lovers looking to spice up a long-term relationship or spark a new one, for bachelorette parties or risqué wedding favors, and for Valentine’s Day or as a novel stocking stuffer. Playing on icons of pop culture?from Batman and Catwoman to (Sl)Easy Riders, from feathered cabaret girls to vampires, and from bedside nurses to firemen?engaged in activities that range from pole dancing to bondage to solitary romances, this book has something to satisfy every fantasy. Acrobats, dancers, matadors, athletes, musicians, roller skaters, tightrope walkers, trapeze artists? these are a few of the superheroes presented in the universal hetero- and LGBTQ-friendly love scenes. Ionna Vautrin’s erotic aphorisms provide the reader with a myriad of humorous perspectives on the infinite possibilities for reveling in their romantic passions.

This handsome cellar guide and tasting notebook is a complete resource for the whisky lover. The book opens with a historical introduction to the spirit, followed by best practices for selecting, storing, serving, and enjoying whisky, including which glasses and carafes to use, how to let it breathe, and how to store whisky after it has been opened. Collectors will learn how to choose a whisky based on taste and aromatic composition, regional specificity, or place of origin?including options from emerging producers such as Japan, India, Sweden, and Taiwan. The expansive history and practical guidelines serve as a perfect opener to the 200-page logbook for recording details on a whisky’s age, proof, origin, and barrel type, along with personal comments, reviews, and tasting experiences. This book is a perfect gift for both beginners and connoisseurs that will provide pleasure and discovery for years to come.

Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts in Paris--dubbed "the Harvard of gastronomy" by Le Monde newspaper---is the ultimate pastry-making reference. From flaky croissants to paper-thin mille-feuille, and from the chestnut cream-filled Paris-Brest to festive yule logs, this comprehensive book leads aspiring pastry chefs through every step--from basic techniques to Michelin-level desserts. Featuring advice on how to equip your kitchen, and the essential doughs, fillings, and decorations, the book covers everything from quick desserts to holiday specialties and from ice creams and sorbets to chocolates. Ferrandi, an internationally renowned professional culinary school, offers an intensive course in the art of French pastry making. Written by the school's experienced teaching team of master patissiers and adapted for the home chef, this fully illustrated cookbook provides all of the fundamental techniques and recipes that form the building blocks of the illustrious French dessert 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 patissier, this patisserie bible provides everything you need to master French pastry making.

With an abundance of preserved flora and fauna, taxidermy, and otherworldly creations, the Deyrolle boutique is dedicated to showcasing the beauty of nature. A family venture founded in the spirit of discovery, Deyrolle’s 185-year history is a Pandora’s box of scientific and aesthetic discoveries. Deyrolle flourished under the nineteenth-century passion for natural history, garnering celebrity devotees from Dali to Nabokov, and quickly established itself as a center for education and research. A vocal advocate of sustainability and responsible business practices in the fields of taxidermy and entomology, Deyrolle works only with creatures that have expired from natural causes. Raising awareness for environmental and wildlife causes such as world rhino day, Deyrolle combines science and art, lightheartedness and engagement. This book provides fascinating insight into the history and day-to-day workings of this unique Parisian institution and into the wonders of the natural world.

This book covers the history of the red and white wine estates of Bordeaux’s Grands Crus Classés, along with a guide to the great vintages, and an address book to the vineyards. The landmark creation of the Grands Crus Classés in 1855 set the benchmark for wine quality; the sixty-one reds of the Médoc and twenty-seven whites of Sauternes are considered the finest wines in the world. The care that goes into the growing, cultivating, vinification, and aging of these exceptional wines is an art, and the picturesque domaines where this craft is perfected are as beautiful as their wines are refined. Newly commissioned photographs captures the region throughout the seasons, and this handsome volume is both an important reference for any wine lover’s library as well as a glorious voyage inside the prestigious domaines. It is the ideal gift for wine aficionados everywhere.

From fashion and grooming tips to wardrobe essentials, Ines de la Fressange and Sophie Gachet reveal?with humor and fashion- insider savoir faire?the secrets of truly stylish men. While Parisian style for women has been dissected and appropriated, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Parisian Chic have written the first complete and practical sartorial guide for all men. Attention to detail is key to a great look, and the authors demystify how to select accessories, from wristwatches, belts, and bags to hats, socks, and shoes. Step-by-step instructions for five different tie knots take men from casual to black tie with pizazz. They outline fifteen things every man needs in his closet, and seven items to be banished forever. Complete with advice on color, cut, and the fashion faux pas to avoid, this must-have field guide is essential reading to show every man how to navigate the runway of life with style and panache.

The Valrhona cooking school presents everything the amateur or professional baker needs to learn about cooking with chocolate. One hundred fundamental techniques and more than a hundred recipes are explained with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Home chefs will learn chocolate basics (tempering, ganaches, pralines), baker's secrets (marbling, faultless cake crusts, beating egg whites), and how to make candy fillings, decorations, doughs, cream and mousse bases, ice creams and sorbets, and sauces. Bakers can refer back to these building blocks as they progress with an increasing level of expertise through recipes from icing and cookie dough to macaroons and impressive mounted desserts. Recipes include the great classics (Black Forest cake, profiteroles), tarts and tartlets (chocolate-pear, nut caramel), shared delights, teatime treats (chocolate-vanilla waffles, brownies), iced desserts (chocolate cappuccino parfait, raspberry meringue with hot chocolate sauce), special-occasion splurges (dark chocolate fondue, hazelnut-praline Yule log), candies and confections (truffles, lollipops, chocolate-covered cherries), and savory dishes using chocolate. Visual dictionaries of basic equipment and commonly used ingredients, tips for conserving chocolate, a guide to cocoa content, a glossary, and detailed indexes complete the volume.

Pierre Sauvage, designer of luxury homewares and interiors, brings the reader inside his French homes--both urban and country--providing inspiration and advice for creating effortlessly elegant interiors and garden spaces. Against the backdrop of his exceptional homes in France, Pierre Sauvage--owner and art director of Casa Lopez, the legendary Parisian housewares firm whose stylish furnishings feature exceptional handicraft produced in France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal--showcases his very personal and contemporary style of decorating and entertaining. His striking use of color and textures sets the tone for each room and serves as a counterpoint to his playful matchings of materials and patterns, which work equally well in his Parisian apartment, rustic farmhouse in Normandy, and stone summer home in Provence. With discriminating taste, Sauvage pairs modern furniture with singular antiques. From bold interiors to elegant outdoor spaces, each home is infused with his connoisseur's eye for refined details. Stunning photography commissioned for this book under Sauvage's art direction provides inspiration for interiors that exude a charm and elegance that is decidedly contemporary, yet conveys the timeless allure of a home that has been passed down over generations. A dozen recipes for entertaining with style complete the volume.

Lavishly illustrated, The Beauty of Time contains a selection of nearly two hundred wonders? from mechanical and pendulum clocks to pocket and wristwatches. The timepieces are annotated by an expert horology historian and accompanied by a text that elucidates the cultural and artistic contexts in which they were created. As a counterpoint to the timepieces, extensive reproductions of artistic masterpieces provide perspective regarding the technical advances of each period and demonstrate the evolution of aesthetic tastes over time. This unique book, an homage to a single instrument?so often conceived as a work of art? is intended as much for horology enthusiasts as for art and decorative-arts aficionados, history lovers, and collectors.

Humanist photographer Willy Ronis's most iconic images of Paris are beautifully produced in this affordable volume. Unparalleled in his ability to portray the Parisian joie de vivre, Willy Ronis captured sheer delight on the faces he photographed, from the Parisian gamin running with an oversized baguette to the cheerful Parisiennes behind the bakery counter, and from dancers in full swing at a summer festival to a gaggle of children in a bumper-car tangle. His images are iconic and varied, ranging from lovers embracing in front of the Eiffel Tower to monuments softened by gauzy fog to a determined factory worker protesting for her rights. The Parisian-born Ronis bought his first Rolleiflex camera in 1937 at the age of 27. He strolled the streets of his beloved city, training his camera on the working-class neighborhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant, capturing the essence of everyday life in Paris. He memorialized the urban landscape--a lamp-lit bridge or the leafy horse chestnut trees bordering the Seine--and typical Parisians--in the metro, sunbathing on the Île de la Cité, or ice-skating in the park. This pocket volume of high-quality reproductions is a joyful tribute to Paris and the esteemed photographer's finest work.