{"product_id":"the-littler-museums-of-paris-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-citys-hidden-gems-hardcover","title":"The Little(r) Museums of Paris: An Illustrated Guide to the City's Hidden Gems - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a new side of Paris, hidden in plain sight, with this beautifully illustrated guide to the city's smaller collections and best-kept secrets, from artists' studios to scientific museums. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA visit to Paris can often seem 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 offbeat destinations that hold the greatest treasures. \u003ci\u003eThe Little(r) Museums of Paris\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003eRather 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\u003ci\u003e je ne sais quoi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e is a multimedia journalist and illustrator. She has reported for NPR and PRI's\u003ci\u003e The World\u003c\/i\u003e. Her writing has also appeared in the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Inquirer\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757250642208,"sku":"9780762466399","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20783ca14ae6b838890eded7516addc1.webp?v=1780097860","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-littler-museums-of-paris-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-citys-hidden-gems-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}