Well, I suppose the best way is simply to come right out and say it.
I’ve written another book. It’s called Paris On Foot and it’s out now.
Yes, I know what I said. After Untold Paris, no more celebrations of Paris.
Not even if it is the most beautiful and interesting city in the world.
Not even when my other books – The Most Beautiful Walk In the World and so on – have already covered it in….well, some might say exhausting detail.
Because, as some other scribbler put it, Paris is a moveable feast, and there is always something new to discover.
The twelve walks in Paris on Foot cover the greatest hits, naturally: Montparnasse and St. Germain and Montmartre (two walks in that case) and the Luxembourg Gardens.
But why did I never think before to plan a walk for people interested in the culinary history of Paris?
Or one inspired by all the single women who left their mark on the city?
Not to mention an itinerary that took in all the sites associated with haute couture – Dior and Chanel and St Laurent?
Well, Paris on Foot contains all those and a lot more in its 400 colour-illustrated pages, along with maps, special essays on the Paris of Hemingway and Scott Fitzgerald, the Opera and its Phantoms, the ghost cabarets of Montmartre… you get the idea.
Anyway, here’s the thing.
My publisher, out of the generosity of his heart [paid political announcement] is offering a free pdf download of Paris On Foot to anyone who agrees to post a review on Amazon.
Just send me your email address and I’ll pass it on. After that, we rely on you to hold up your end of the deal.
And in return, I promise no more books about Paris. (Well, maybe just a little one….)
Hi John, Love your Substack feed, and have enjoyed all your books on Paris (all your books, full stop). It looks brilliant and I’ll put my hand up for a free PDF.
Hello, John- My husband and I have taken two of your walking tours in Paris in past years and we love your books as well. Please tell us how to submit our email. Thank you.