Paul Morand Libri

One of the most definitive and timeless books on design theory, by one of the greats of contemporary graphic designer, is back in print for the first time since the 1970s.

The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand - in a Deluxe special edition, illustrated by Karl Lagerfeld and authorised by Chanel

The story of Coco Chanel in her own words, as told by her to Paul Morand, in a beautfiul new paperback edition Perfect for fans of the luxurious and exceptional world of Chanel, and of Daniele Bott's landmark book Chanel: Collections and Creations Coco Chanel invited Paul Morand to visit her in St Moritz at the end of the Second World War when he was given the opportunity to write her memoirs; his notes of their intimate conversations were put away in a drawer and only came to light a year after Chanel's death. Through Morand's transcription of their conversations, Chanel tells us about her friendship with Misia Sert, the men in her life, her philosophy of fashion and the story behind the legendary Chanel No. 5 perfume. These memories of Coco Chanel told in her own words artfully sketches the elusive, mysterious and charming woman behind Chanel.

Roaming Paris streets by night in the early 1930s, Brassa created arresting images of the city's dramatic nocturnal landscape. First published in French in 1932, this new edition brings one of Brassa's finest works back into print. The back alleys, metro stations, and bistros he photographed are at turns hauntingly empty or peopled by prostitutes, laborers, thugs, and lovers. "Paris by Night" is a stunning portrait of nighttime in the City of Light, as captured by its most articulate observer. 62 photos.

« Que met-on dans ses livres ? Ce qu'on n'est pas et ce que l'on voudrait être, comme dans les rêves. Les livres sont des désirs refoulés, des actes manqués. Les petits s'y dépeignent grands, les laids s'y travestissent en Don Juans, les sages font figures de fous et les sédentaires d'aventuriers. » Paul Morand, « Ma légende »

agnífico retrato de una de las ciudades más emblemáticas del mundo durante los años treinta del siglo XX, a la que Paul Morand dota de vida propia. La detallada descripción de todos sus rincones, su historia, su enormidad sin límites, sus grandes contradicciones, nos proporcionan una información de primer orden para interpretar su presente y su importancia como referente fundamental de la cultura occidental