2009 is the 120th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower, the world's greatest monument. I still get a shiver every time I look at it and if I pass it at night on the hour, the sparkle lights still give me a breathtaking thrill.
In commemoration of the anniversary, I was sent a copy of the enthralling and entertaining new book Eiffel's Tower by Jill Jonnes. The book is filled with fascinating accounts of how the tower was built and the romantic time of the Belle Epoque period of the late 1800s. True life tales of colorful, real life characters Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Thomas Edison, van Gough, Gaugin, and Whistler are richly spun throughout the book in addition to the eye-opening story of Gustave Eiffel, the genius behind the modern masterpiece. It is the only book available in English about the history of the tower.
I thought the book was a perfect incentive for an Eye Prefer Paris contest.
Contest: I am looking for the most unusual and unique personal photo of the Eiffel Tower. The winner will receive a copy of Eiffel's Tower by Jill Jonnes. Contest deadline is next Wednesday, May 13 and I will announce the winner on Thursday, May 14. So get out your best photos and please email me them to me at r.nahem@gmail.com. Please size horizontal photos 6" and vertical photos also 6" and don't send more than 3 photos in one email.
The book is a total page-turner, so I highly recommend you buy it.
Click here to order on Amazon
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Firstly, I want you to know how much I enjoy your photos and stories from Paris. Very often, a highlight du jour!
Secondly, what a clever idea for a contest. Eager to see results and winner.
Best wishes,
Sandy in Tucson
Posted by: sandy | May 05, 2009 at 06:03 PM
Good initiative! Millions of photos are taken of the Tower each year. Not easy to make the really original one! Let's see!
Posted by: Peter | May 05, 2009 at 09:29 PM