I am happy to announce a giveaway of the charming book Paris Shopfronts illustrated by Joel Holland and text by Vivian Song.
Brimming with joie de vivre and delightful detail, this journey through Paris’s neighborhoods captures two hundred intriguing storefronts that help make the city a shopper’s and tourist’s paradise. As in his previous books illustrating the shops of New York City and London, Joel Holland offers the unique perspective of a traveler on foot. Paris-based journalist Vivian Song’s text provides an insider’s perspective as to why each location is worthy of a stop on any itinerary.
There are plenty of iconic stores here: Le Bon Marché, France’s first department store; Shakespeare and Company, the most famous English-language bookshop in the city; the Moulin Rouge, where the can-can was born; and the Ladurée macaron shop.
But there’s also a bounty of lesser-known places, like a Moroccan restaurant frequented by the city’s top chefs; a taxidermist’s mecca; a historic lingerie shop that birthed the predecessor of the modern-day brazier; and a beloved hole-in-the-wall that sells authentic Shanghai-style pan-fried buns.
From the Marais to Montmartre, the Latin Quarter to the 1st Arrondissement, this delightful book offers a unique glimpse into what makes the city a magical and wonderfully diverse place to walk and shop.
Joel Holland is the illustrator behind the highly acclaimed books NYC Storefronts, London Shopfronts, and Brooklyn Storefronts.
The 9th person who makes a comment on the link below, will receive a copy of Paris Shopfronts
https://www.ipreferparis.net/2025/04/book-giveaway-paris-storefronts-.html
CLICK HERE to order a copy of Paris Shopfronts
We like the fact that Paris storefronts are not over the top decorated at Christmas. We’re in Paris every year for November, leaving usually around the end of December’s first week. Having not been inundated with Christmas decorations when we get back home to New York we can say, “oh, yes, it’s Christmas.”
Posted by: Gérald Stanton | April 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I love going to bookstores in Paris!
Posted by: Miriam | April 28, 2025 at 01:10 PM
It sounds like a fascinating Book. One never tires of wandering the streets of Paris!
Posted by: Harriett Godwin | April 28, 2025 at 01:29 PM
Love your articles and would love to receive this book.
Thank you, Russ Firlik - [email protected]
Posted by: Russ firlik | April 28, 2025 at 01:45 PM
Book looks BEAUTIFUL
Posted by: Nancy | April 28, 2025 at 01:58 PM
Hi Richard! I would love a copy of this book, but I’m probably too late. Guess I’ll just have to visit Paris and discover them for myself. ❤️
Posted by: Joanie Stewart | April 28, 2025 at 02:01 PM
Looking forward to LOOKING at the storefronts all around Paris....I have photographed several myself and wondered at the elegance and creative beauty of them all! amazing!
Posted by: verne henshall | April 28, 2025 at 02:08 PM
This looks like the perfect book!
Posted by: Susan Coombe | April 28, 2025 at 02:17 PM
This sounds like a really fun book to taylor a Paris visit around. Thanks for giving away a book Richard!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Thurlow | April 28, 2025 at 02:41 PM
looks like the illustrations are fabulous. and the information will inspire a great time in Paris.
Posted by: Barbara Tannenbaum | April 28, 2025 at 02:42 PM
I would love to win this wonderful book! Thanks for this fun opportunity! I’m always amazed at the ingenuity and personality of Paris storefronts.
Posted by: Linda Carswell | April 28, 2025 at 02:59 PM
Looks like a fun book to peruse then check out the shops
Posted by: Barbara | April 28, 2025 at 03:23 PM
Ooo la La! I want it!❤️
Posted by: Barbara Provus | April 28, 2025 at 03:25 PM
Can’t wait to see which ones they include !
Posted by: Marilyn Roofner | April 28, 2025 at 03:31 PM
The book would be very helpful for someone planning a trip to Paris…which I am, in October 2025!
Posted by: Martha Smith | April 28, 2025 at 03:38 PM
Hi Richard! This looks enjoyable as well as informative. We are waiting for a magnificent presentation of your images of doors and knockers, collected in one grand publication.
Enjoy the blooms of Spring.
Love, Vicki and Tom 😘
Posted by: Victoria | April 28, 2025 at 04:05 PM
Wonderful book!
Posted by: Cricket | April 28, 2025 at 04:33 PM
What a delightful book. An armchair walk through Paris’s lovely neighborhoods sure to inspire many happy memories.
Posted by: Ed Dunscombe | April 28, 2025 at 04:37 PM
The book sounds amazing! What fun to discover businesses with such unique products! I especially "perked up" with the crazier shop!
Posted by: Naomi Hatch | April 28, 2025 at 04:43 PM
Meant to write brazier, not crazier...context is important!
Posted by: Naomi Hatch | April 28, 2025 at 04:44 PM