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Manual of Saintt-Germain-des-Prés by Boris Vian

A guide to the cultureal explosion in Paris' Left Bank after the war. Photographed by Georges Dudognon, translated by Paul Knobloch.
Manual of Saintt-Germain-des-Prés is a humorous and satirical guidebook to the neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, written by French poet and novelist Boris Vian. Published in 2005 by Rizzoli International Publications, this edition features photography by Georges Dudognon and translations by Paul Knobloch. The work captures the cultural effervescence of Paris' Left Bank following World War II, serving as a facetious guide to the local atmosphere, jazz clubs, and existentialist culture.

Bibliographic Details

Author Boris Vian
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications
Place of publication New York
Year 2005
Edition First edition
Binding Softcover
ISBN 847826589
Collation 190 pp.
Language English
Dimensions 25,5 x 20,5
Availability Out of stock