Paris Cafe: The Select Crowd
by Noel Riley Fitch
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Author: Noel Riley FitchIllustrator: Rick Tulka
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-28
ISBN: 1933368853
Number of pages: 122
Publisher: Soft Skull Press
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Book Review: A charming introduction to a Parisian institution: Le Select Cafe
Summary: 5 Stars
What a treat you'll find this book to be! Sit back and relax as you're introduced to a delightful cast of characters who wander in and out of the famous Le Select café in Paris, (or, as Noel Riley Fitch describes it, "the soul of Montparnasse.")
Fitch and the book's illustrator, Rick Tulka, educate you about that wonderful Parisian institution, the café, but a very specific café, where locals come to wile away an hour or two over coffee, a meal, a glass of wine, or a newspaper or two. They sit and people watch while they, in turn, are being watched. You'll learn why this particular café is such a historically rich Parisian prize.
The drawings are fabulous: Through them, you'll meet the manager and his staff, catch glimpses into the café's décor, learn about its history and famous clientele, and smile again and again as Tulka deftly depicts a myriad of fascinating personalities. ("The French nose is a wonderful object to draw. At Le Select on any given day, more nasal varieties will pass through than there are cheeses in France.")
Finally, since you're reading about food and drink, the book even features a few recipes, such as a mean "Croque Monsieur," "Onion Soup," and a "Welsh Rarebit."
Treat yourself to this charming little book--you won't regret it.
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