The Passenger #: Paris

The Passenger #: Paris
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Paperback
h240 x 160mm - 192pg
14 Oct 2021 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781787703223
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"Essential in these times of narrowing national horizons. "-Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller Out of the Shadows: Being French, and Chinese by Tash Aw Men Who Hate Jews by James McAuleySapoligy by Frederic Ciriez and Jean-Louis SambaPlus: The Breauburg effect, the anti-Michelin stars movement, the Champs-Elysees as avenue of revolt, and much more In Paris, nothing is quite what it seems, starting with its size: relatively small, but second in Europe if you consider the whole I ;le-de-France. The distance between the city centre and its outskirts is even more marked, as Paris seems to push away new arrivals, banishing them to its geographical and social margins. The glare of the city lights can be blinding, as the Paris celebrated in books and films clashes with reality. And all the time the shadows are growing: the Bataclan terror attack, the violent protests of the gilet jaunes, rioting in the banlieues, Notre Dame in flames, record heatwaves, and the pandemic. Not just a series of unfortunate events, they are phenomena which all of the world' s metropolis will have to face. But in Paris today there is an air of renewal: from planning and environmental revolution to a generation of chefs rebelling against the classist traditions of haute cuisine; from second generation immigrants reclaiming their rights to women' s rejection of the stereotypes high fashion created for them. Does anyone really think they can teach Parisians how to start a revolution?

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Praise for The Passenger"The Passenger readers will find none of the typical travel guide sections on where to eat or what sights to see. Consider the books, rather, more like a literary vacation--the kind you can take without braving a long flight in the time of Covid-19. "--Publishers Weekly"A wonderful publication and a beautiful object. The Passenger is a pleasure to read, to hold, and to look at. "--La Repubblica"A must-read. Much more than a travel guide, The Passenger is indispensable for any reader who is curious about the world. "--Il Venerdi"Fresh and diverting, informative and topical without being slight or ephemeral [ . . . ] This supremely well-edited combination of current affairs, journalism, commentary, and fun facts is perfect for our pause-button moment. "--Australian Financial Review, Best Books of the Year
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781787703223
Published: 14 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Europa Editions (UK)
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd
Format: Paperback
Height: 240mm
Width: 160mm
Pages: 192

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