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The Little(r) Museums of Paris: An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems

Name: The Little(r) Museums of Paris: An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems
Brand: Running Press Adult
SKU: 9780762466399
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Contributors:

Emma Jacobs

Publisher:

Running Press Adult

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Travel, Art

Book Subcategory:

Europe, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Museum Studies

Book Topic:

France

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Release Date:

6/4/2019

ISBN 13:

9780762466399

Weight:

1.05 lbs

Size:

8.60 x 5.40 x 0.90 inches

Pages:

192

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Description

Discover a new side of Paris, hidden in plain sight, with this beautifully illustrated guide to the city's smaller collections and best-kept secrets, from artists' studios to scientific museums.
A visit to Paris can often seem like a highlight reel -- the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower. But Paris isn't only about the big attractions; in fact, some might say it's the offbeat destinations that hold the greatest treasures. The Little(r) Museums of Paris takes a whimsical journey through these smaller destinations, from the fantastical to the bizarre, offering both a guide to the city and inspiration for armchair travelers.
Rather than traveling by neighborhood, this charming guide explores the different types of institutions nestled within Paris, from time capsules like the Musee Nissim de Camondo to explorations of the world beyond the city limits, including the Institute of the Arab World. Readers will peek behind the curtains of artists' apartments and into the microscopes of collections of scientific oddities. Each entry opens up a new world of adventure, with a description of the museum's collection, as well as a short history, watercolor illustrations, and a miniature map. For residents and visitors alike, the captivating illustrations and deeply-researched yet approachable writing will encourage greater appreciation of the cultural diversity, history, and colorful characters that give Paris that je ne sais quoi.

About the Author
Emma Jacobs is a multimedia journalist and illustrator. She has reported for NPR and PRI's The World. Her writing has also appeared in the Washington Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer, among other publications.