Nairn's Paris
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ian Nairn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Notting Hill Editions, 2018
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: signed on inside by previous owner; minor marks to cover
Nairn's Paris presents a distinctive architectural and urban commentary on the French capital, moving beyond typical tourist guides to reveal the city's true character. Ian Nairn, with his incisive wit and keen observational skills, chronicles the hidden corners and grand boulevards, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant portrait of Parisian life and design. This volume uncovers the layers of history and modernity that shape the city, arguing for a more thoughtful engagement with its built environment. It illustrates how Paris functions as a living entity, seen through the eyes of a critic who understood its soul.
Author: Ian Nairn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Notting Hill Editions, 2018
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: signed on inside by previous owner; minor marks to cover
Nairn's Paris presents a distinctive architectural and urban commentary on the French capital, moving beyond typical tourist guides to reveal the city's true character. Ian Nairn, with his incisive wit and keen observational skills, chronicles the hidden corners and grand boulevards, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant portrait of Parisian life and design. This volume uncovers the layers of history and modernity that shape the city, arguing for a more thoughtful engagement with its built environment. It illustrates how Paris functions as a living entity, seen through the eyes of a critic who understood its soul.