Café Society : Time Suspended, the Cafés & Bistros of Paris, Hardcover

by Joanie Osburn

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Café Society : Time Suspended, the Cafés & Bistros of Paris, Hardcover by Osburn, Joanie, ISBN 1954081774, ISBN-13 9781954081772, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The Parisian cafe´ is an integral part of the city’s daily life no matter the weather, the time of day or year, the mood or neighborhood. It is the spirit of the cafe´, the dance of the waiters, the camaraderie of the patrons, the perpetual movement and joy, that brings Joanie Osburn to share a dollop of history, a shot of insight, and a boatload of images that celebrate the Paris cafe´ as a cultural heritage worth preserving. Cafe´ Society: Time Suspended, The Cafe´s, and Bistros of Paris is a beautifully presented view of the origins, progression, and current state of the centuries-long tradition of the Parisian cafe´, bistro, and brasserie. Th is neither a history book nor a cookbook, but rather a nontraditional travel guide and coffee tabl about a treasured lifestyle. Introductory text and timelines provide a concise narrative of the history and evolution of coffee, coffeehouses, cafe´s, bistros, and brasseries in Paris and across the globe and form a backdrop for the text and photos in the body of th that highlights contemporary cafe´ life. The list of establishments by arrondissement at the back of th will guide the traveler. Osburn’s unique perspective, honed over many decades as an American in Paris exploring and capturing cafe´ society, captivates and amuses with anecdotes and insider recommendations.

• Publisher: Oro Editions
• Year: 2022
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781954081772
• Condition: Fine

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