Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0823054098, Hardcover)

A beloved city is celebrated in a volume that confirms on every page why Paris has been embraced for centuries as the world's most beautiful and romantic metropolis. Essays by connoisseurs in each cultural area provide readers with insights into the city's art, architecture, fashion, food, theater, film, sports, and seasonal festivals. By tracing each aspect of such a multi-faceted heritage, the book offers a broad view of Parisian life and its rich traditions. Contributing writers include: Elaine Deed, fashion; Jackum Brown, cuisine; Brian Granville, sports; Diana Craig, festivals; Catherine Marcangeli, art; Paul Roland, music; and Charlotte Relly and Stephanie Driver.