Through Parisian Eyes: Reflections On Contemporary French Arts And Culture - Softcover

Porter, Melinda Camber

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0306805405 ISBN 13: 9780306805400

Publisher: Da Capo Press, 1993

Synopsis

Melinda Camber Porter has interviewed the most prominent Parisian cultural figures of the '70s and '80s. The dominant trends in French artistic and political thought emerge vividly from an array of portraits and dialogues. As a whole, Through Parisian Eyes creates a seamless and revealing depiction of French culture including Melinda Camber Porter interviews with Francois Truffaut, Louis Malle, Marguerite Duras, Francoise Giround, Francoise Saga, Andre Malraux, Jean-Louis Barrault, Peter Brook and many others. There are thirty-two photos of these Parisians and 256 pages.

About this title

About the Author:

Melinda Camber Porter (1953-2008) was a cultural correspondent for the London Times. Her journalism and poetry have appeared internationally; her books include The Art of Love: Love Poems and Paintings and Badlands, a novel.

Review:

"A particularly readable and brilliantly compiled collection. The voices of French intellectuals mingle in this uniquely constructed volume of interviews and commentary."
                                                                                                    -- Boston Sunday Globe 

"An inviting opportunity to tap into Paris' thinking . . . thanks to Melinda Camber Porter's willingness to listen well and challenge when necessary."    -- Philadelphia Inquirer

"For those passionate about French arts and culture, Melinda Camber Porter's Through Parisian Eyes is like a daylong trip to the candy store. Porter's eclectic gathering provides an area of interest for almost every palate. A well-rounded, intelligent look at the contemporary Parisian spirit." --San Francisco Chronicle 

About this edition

• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0306805405
• ISBN 13: 9780306805400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256