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The Cologne Bookseller, winner of the SGDL Grand Prix

12 July 2021

Catherine Ganz-Muller's Cologne bookseller is the lucky winner of the SGDL Grand Prix du Roman Jeunesse 2021! Created by the Société des Gens de Lettres in 1947, this prestigious award recognizes, each year, confirmed authors for the quality of their novel.This year, the association has chosen to reward our young adult title, inspired by the history of the family of its author, Catherine Ganz-Muller. The novel plunges its readers into the heart of Nazi Germany, into the daily life of a German bookseller who tries, by all means, to keep a Jewish business alive at the risk of his own life. A true tribute to books and to freedom. This price is in addition to those we recently announced to you:The child of Oradour by Régis Delpeuch, which traces the true story of Roger, the only child survivor of the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre during the Nazi occupation, has meanwhile won the 2021 Youth Historical Novel Prize ( meeting of the history of Blois), selection CM2 / 6ème! The Eternal Drakkar, the adventure novel by Estelle Faye which transports her readers to the time of the Vikings, is the lucky winner of the 2021 Val Cérou Prize!

Veruschka by Vera von Lehndorff and David Wills

18 April 2013

"Veruschka is the most beautiful woman in the world", begins Richard Avedon's foreword to this limited edition tome, dedicated to the ultimate supermodel. From '60s beauty shots to exotic editorials and the iconic poster for Michelangelo Antonioni's film 'Blow Up', these breathtaking ...

The history of underwear by Brigitte Govignon

27 March 2013

Tunics, perizonium, underpants, the name and forms are going to change and evolve in the course of the centuries, they are going to shorten to fit, in the XIXth century, in a modern and active lifestyle. As for the women, it ...

Full Service, My adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars by Scott Bowers

15 February 2013

1946: immediately having served in the Marines during World War II, young, appealing and charismatic Scotty Bowers arrives at Hollywood. Engaged in a station service right in the centre of Hollywood Boulevard, he learns very quickly ‘to make something else than ...

The Unknown Hipster Diaries by Jean-Philippe Delhomme

4 December 2012

The Unknown Hipster Diaries by Jean-Philippe Delhomme, an enigmatic creature of obscure pedigree and questionable occupation, chronicling the random shifts of New York's hip enclaves. He mixes with artists and celebrities of all levels of fame, but always goes against the grain. The Unknown ...

The Sartorialist: Closer (The Sartorialist Volume 2) By: Scott Schuman

27 November 2012

After the enormous success of The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman is back with a completely new collection of beautiful images of the men and women who have caught his attention. His much-loved blog, thesartorialist.com, remains one of the most-read in the fashion world ...

Christmas gift: the family fun boxes

23 November 2012

Discover the selection of boxes to play between friends and family members. The culte Box by Philippe Lecuyer: Play with the biggest quotes from the cinema. Price: 10,90€ The Box What did they become? by Gabriel Richardson and Daphnée Gravelat: Discover what the stars ...

100 Years of Fashion By Cally Blackman

15 October 2012

This book documents in pictures the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900 to today, covering high society, uniforms, sportswear, streetwear and couture. It will appeal to everyone with an interest in fashion as well as students.The last hundred ...

The little black jacket by Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfield

29 May 2012

This book is Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld's reinterpretation of Chanel's iconic little black jacket. Lagerfeld has redesigned the jacket, transforming it into a modern, adaptable garment to be worn by both sexes of all ages. The Little Black Jacket contains Lagerfeld's ...