Paris Street Style

Paris Street Style
Author: Zoe de las Cases
Publisher: Potter Style
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2016-02-02
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 110190738X

Adult coloring books get a makeover with these charming, fashion-forward illustrations from the world's most romantic city. Wherever you’re off to, take Paris Street Style with you. Transport yourself to the corner pâtisserie, and give life to the stylish essentials laid out from your suitcase. Beautifully detailed outfits, accessories, and hairstyles complement the equally ornate cityscapes. Embellish whimsical, full-page patterns and classic dresses with your own style. Window shop the elegant stores of Paris while you give life to playful fashion. Like a high-end journal, this sleek package has an elastic closure and a satin ribbon marker so you can dip in and dip out of your own French fashion week. With nothing more than some colored pencils, you'll be on your way to a stress-free, Parisian-chic day.

Cats in Paris

Cats in Paris
Author: Won-Sun Jang
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0399578277

This gorgeously illustrated adult coloring book draws readers into the secret world of cats in Paris as they explore the city's most famous (and feline-friendly) spots. Say bonjour to the cats of Paris as they slink through its fabled streets and alleyways, from Montmartre to the Shakespeare and Company bookshop and into a feline-filled land of playful imagination. Featuring intricate pen-and-ink drawings of tabbies, Persians, Siamese, and more, this evocative coloring book’s frisky kitties lie in wait for your colorful stylings.

Secret Paris

Secret Paris
Author: Jacques Garance
Publisher: Local Guides by Local People
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2019
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9782361952709

A priest who blesses animals, winemaking firefighters, a tree in a church, an inverted phallus at a well-known entrance, an atomic bomb shelter under Gare de l'Est, a real Breton lighthouse near Montparnasse, unsuspected traces of former brothels, a patron saint of motorists, royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyard, the presentation of Christ's crown of thorns, a prehistoric merry-go- round, a sundial designed by Dalí, war-wounded palm trees, bullet holes at the ministry, religious plants in a priest's garden, a mysterious monument to Freemasonry at the Champ-de-Mars, a solid gold sphere in parliament, a Chinese temple in a parking lot, the effect of the Bièvre river on Parisian geography, a blockhouse in the Bois de Boulogne ... For those who thought they knew Paris well, the city is still teeming with unusual and secret places that are easily accessible.

Secret New York

Secret New York
Author:
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780316265836

A coloring book that will relax and inspire--all the while transporting you to the wonderful world of New York City. Get your pens out, open this book, and discover a New York like you've never seen before. Gaze up in awe at the towering buildings and make your way through the bustling streets as you travel from Manhattan to Brooklyn and beyond. Feel the stress melt away as you bring the city--and your inner artist--to life. Appealing to all ages, this intricate coloring book will inspire and delight.

Secret Tokyo

Secret Tokyo
Author:
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780316265843

A coloring book that will relax and inspire--all the while transporting you to the beautiful and elegant Japan. Get your pens out, open this book, and discover Japan. Stop before the shop windows of Tokyo and get lost in the bustle of this futuristic glittering city. Or make your way to Kyoto, where an endless string of lanterns illuminates the night sky. Let your pens and pencils replace your camera to capture the beauty of the kimonos, umbrellas, kites and landscapes that are found on these pages. Best of all, feel the stress melt away as your inner artist comes alive. Appealing to all ages, this intricate coloring book will inspire and delight.

Tokyo Street Style

Tokyo Street Style
Author: Zoe de las Cases
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1524760218

Adult coloring gets a makeover with charming, fashion-forward illustrations from this futuristic and glittering city. Wherever you’re off to, take Tokyo Street Style with you. Immerse yourself in this colorful city full of vibrant fashion and unique architecture. The stylish essentials laid out from your suitcase, elegant kimonos in store windows, and fashion-forward city dwellers complement the modern skylines. Embellish whimsical, full-page patterns with your own touch and enjoy Tokyo while you make your way through an iconic city. This sleek, high-end package has an elastic closure and a satin ribbon marker so you can dip in and dip out of your own Tokyo fashion week. With nothing more than some colored pencils, you'll be on your way to a perfect day.

Paris Revealed

Paris Revealed
Author: Stephen Clarke
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1453243577

A hilarious insider’s guide to Paris by the author of 1000 Years of Annoying the French: “Clarke’s eye for detail is terrific” (The Washington Post). Stephen Clarke may have adopted Paris as his home, but he still has an Englishman’s eye for the people, cafés, art, sidewalks, food, fashion, and romance that make Paris a one-of-a-kind city. This irreverent outsider-turned-insider guide shares local savoir faire, from how to separate the good restaurants from the bad to navigating the baffling Métro system. It also provides invaluable insights into the etiquette of public urination and the best ways to experience Parisian life without annoying the Parisians (a truly delicate art). Clarke’s witty and expert tour of the city leaves no boulevard unexplored—even those that might be better left alone.

The Secret Lives of Colour

The Secret Lives of Colour
Author: Kassia St Clair
Publisher: John Murray
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1473630827

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.' Simon Garfield The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, The Secret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.

Mystical Cats in Secret Places: A Cat Lover's Coloring Book

Mystical Cats in Secret Places: A Cat Lover's Coloring Book
Author: Seven Seas Entertainment
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2016-06-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626923957

Mystical Cats in Secret Places: A Cat Lover’s Coloring Book will delight cat fans and coloring enthusiasts with over eighty lavish illustrations of fantastical felines. In this visually stunning journey, explore the secret lives of cats as they prowl, frolic, and nap in all manner of mysterious and whimsical locations. Mystical Cats in Secret Places: A Cat Lover’s Coloring Book offers hours of coloring fun and relaxation, featuring detailed artwork of loveable cats surrounded by enchanting scenery, eye-catching ornaments, and friendly creatures. Honoel’s vibrant illustrations reveal more surprises upon every viewing, and are just waiting to be colored, making Mystical Cats an unforgettable treat for any cat lover.

The Paris Secret

The Paris Secret
Author: Natasha Lester
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1538717271

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan comes an unforgettable historical novel about a secret collection of Dior gowns that ties back to the first female pilots of WWII and a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice. England, 1939: The Penrose sisters couldn't be more different. Skye is a daring and brash pilot, and Liberty the one to defy her at every turn. Even if women aren't allowed in the Royal Air Force, Skye is determined to help the war effort. She's thrilled when it reunites her with her childhood soulmate, Nicholas. She's less thrilled to learn Nicholas is now engaged to an enigmatic Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan. Paris, 1947: Designer Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her work with the French Resistance. Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.