Paris Shopfronts - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Brimming with joie de vivre and delightful detail, this journey through Paris's neighborhoods captures two hundred intriguing storefronts that help make the city a shopper's and tourist's paradise. As in his previous books illustrating the shops of New York City and London, Joel Holland offers the unique perspective of a traveler on foot. Paris-based journalist Vivian Song's text provides an insider's perspective as to why each location is worthy of a stop on any itinerary.

There are plenty of iconic stores here: Le Bon Marché, France's first department store; Shakespeare and Company, the most famous English-language bookshop in the city; the Moulin Rouge, where the can-can was born; and the Ladurée macaron shop.

But there's also a bounty of lesser-known places, like a Moroccan restaurant frequented by the city's top chefs; a taxidermist's mecca; a historic lingerie shop that birthed the predecessor of the modern-day brazier; and a beloved hole-in-the-wall that sells authentic Shanghai-style pan-fried buns.

From the Marais to Montmartre, the Latin Quarter to the 1st Arrondissement, this delightful book offers a unique glimpse into what makes the city a magical and wonderfully diverse place to walk and shop.

About the Author

VIVIAN SONG is a Paris-based journalist originally from Toronto who covers everything from food and travel to health, culture, and breaking news. Her byline has appeared in the New York Times, CNN, BBC, Vice, Architectural Digest, the Telegraph UK, Lonely Planet, and Robb Report, among many others.

Sarah Andelman co-founded Colette in Paris in 1997. For over 20 years, the store was globally renowned for its creativity and vanguard curation at the intersection of style, design, art, and food. After closing Colette in 2017, Andelman launched JUST AN IDEA, a consulting and curating company focused on brand collaborations and retail experiences. In 2021, she created the publishing company JUST AN IDEA BOOKS.