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SPIRIT of The SEA
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The Private Realm of Marie Antoinette
This text turns aside from the official portraits and great historical events to rediscover the private places and objects that reflect Marie Antoinettes personality and reveal her more directly to our modern gaze.
Cabin Fever
The search for solitude and the need to throw off the trappings of worldly life have produced some of the world's most romantic and beguiling buildings. Brought together here, they remind us of that wilder side of human nature which we all recognize and perhaps seek to nourish more.
Really Rural
Text and images portray the interiors of French country homes, highlighting the functional, frugal decor of the old ways and traditional decorative arts
The Cult of the Virgin
The Virgin Mary is a dazzling icon, frequently escaping from the Church's strict constraints. She is a symbol of faith and hope, as well as one of beauty and celebration. This book explores the many faces of the Virgin Mary around the world and the rites and ceremonies associated with her.
Village Voices
In modern France, village life revolves around the school, post office, shops, and railway stations--centers where people meet to exchange news and gossip. This visual distillation of village life in France features the viewpoints of the young adults who help keep the villages viable and thriving. 145 illustrations, 135 in color.
Private Paris
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The French Café
Here is a wonderfully fresh and evocative look at one of France's great institutions--the cafe. Marie Francis Boyer showcases the legendary Parisian cafes--where some of the world's most celebrated philosophers, poets, and painters gathered--and also explores cafes whose architecture and decoration are part of the French heritage.
Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes
First published in French in 1988, and in English in 1992, this companion explores the nature of the literary myth in a collection of over 100 essays, from Abraham to Zoroaster. Its coverage is international and draws on legends from prehistory to the modern age throughout literature, whether fiction, poetry or drama. Essays on classical figures, as well as later myths, explore the origin, development and various incarnations of their subjects. Alongside entries on western archetypes, are analyses of non-European myths from across the world, including Africa, China, Japan, Latin America and India. This book will be indispensable for students and teachers of literature, history and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the fascinating world of mythology. A detailed bibliography and index are included. ‘The Companion provides a fine interpretive road map to Western culture’s use of archetypal stories.’ Wilson Library Review ‘It certainly is a comprehensive volume... extremely useful.’ Times Higher Education Supplement
Vincent Darre
From Vincent Darré, a French dandy and eccentric decorator, this volume offers a fanciful look into his unique universe of artful interiors. Known for his dynamic personality and extravagant style, Vincent Darré--the enfant terrible of Paris's design world--presents a debut monograph brimming with his hallmark flamboyant whimsy, unrivaled imagination, and Gallic flair. As a fixture of the city's nightlife scene and member of its exclusive artistic circles, Darré is arguably one of its most creative residents (prior to launching his decorating career, he held posts at top fashion houses)--which comes through in his instantly recognizable interiors: think Surrealist furniture, dizzying patt...
