Take a life-changing journey with a fashion insider through the neighborhoods of Parismdash;and become the most glamorous girl in town (without even trying). After spending much of her life mining the secrets of La Parisienne; Angie has discovered there are as many ways to be Parisian as there are arrondissements. Find out what Saint Germain women wear; where Canal Saint Martin girls shop and hang out with their friends; the deacute;cor tricks of the artistic ladies in Montmartre; and how to cook and entertainmdash;as if you just rolled out of bed and onto the cobblestone streets of Le Maraishellip; Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs and original fashion illustrations; as well as fabulous tips from celebrities; fashion designers; bloggers; chefs; and more!
#788212 in eBooks 2008-05-29 2008-06-12File Name: B0013TX8KG
Review
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. For aficionados onlyBy Marcus AustralisThe work is certainly well-researched. and the author well conveys a lot of the atmosphere of the competitions as well as vast amounts of information. But I think the book is really best aimed at people with an intense interest in the subject. For the rest of us it might come across as dull. In other words. not nearly as approachable as the movie if thats what you are thinking. Read Chapter 1 on Kindle sample before you decide.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. homophobic languageBy CustomerAfter trying to ignore a few similar remarks. I finally gave up when the author wrote something to the effect of Even though Pete was gay. (a fight) wasnt the kind of man-on-man action he was looking for. Is the author in eighth grade and trying to sound super edgy? Gross. Deleted from Kindle.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting readBy A. ClarkI am secretly obsessed with the movie Pitch Perfect. and I noticed in the credits that the film is based on the book by Mickey Rapkin. Even though I really like the movie. reading the book didnt seem incredibly appealing to me (lets just say the format lends itself much better to the screen). What I discovered. though. is that the book is a serious exploration of the fascinating world (subculture?). that is collegiate a cappella. While the movie is essentially a satirical musical comedy. the book dives deep into the politics. personalities. history and dynamics of the a cappella scene at the college level. Its an interesting read about a complex world of which I was only passingly aware previously. Its a relatively light read. although the author approaches the subject as an investigative journalist would. dissecting the issue and presenting it in an engaging and informative way. Its not the "feel good" experience that the movie is. but its an enjoyable read nevertheless. Interestingly. while the movie is only loosely based on the book. its obvious that the films writers based certain characters in the movie on real-life individuals featured in the book (at least in part). Overall its worth reading.
