The Little(r) Museums of Paris

An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems

Emma Jacobs

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English

Running Press
06 August 2019

Travel & holiday; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides

A visit to Paris can often seen like a highlight reel -- the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower. But Paris isn't only about the big attractions; in fact, some might say it's the off-beat destinations that hold the greatest treasures. THE LITTLE(R) MUSEUMS OF PARIS takes a whimsical journey through these smaller destinations, from the fantastical to the bizarre, offering both a guide to the city and inspiration for armchair travelers.

Rather than traveling by neighborhood, this charming guide explores the different types of institutions nestled within Paris, from time capsules like the Musee Nissim de Camondo to explorations of the world beyond the city limits, including the Institute of the Arab World. Readers will peek behind the curtains of artists' apartments and into the microscopes of collections of scientific oddities. Each entry opens up a new world of adventure, with a description of the museum's collection, as well as a short history, watercolor illustrations, and a miniature map. For residents and visitors alike, the captivating illustrations and deeply-researched yet approachable writing will encourage greater appreciation of the cultural diversity, history, and colorful characters that give Paris that je ne sai quois.

By: Emma Jacobs
Imprint: Running Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 206mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9780762466399
ISBN 10: 0762466391
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 06 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Emma Jacobs is a multimedia journalist producing work for public radio and top podcasts, including NPR, PRI's The World, ESPN's 30 for 30, and for print publications like The Washington Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her illustrations have appeared in a variety of print and online outlets and in the book Cafeologie (Editions Grund, 2017). Previously, she worked at NPR member-stations WHYY in Philadelphia and WNYC.