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“Pages and binding are in excellent condition. Wear and scuffing on top board corners (see photo)”
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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Pages and binding are in excellent condition. Wear and scuffing on top board corners (see photo)”
Type
Photography
Ex Libris
No
Personalized
No
Features
First Edition
Original Language
English
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780977351473
Book Title
Orleans Embrace with the Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carre
Publisher
Morgana Press, LLC
Item Length
10.2 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Roy F. Guste, T. J. Fisher
Genre
Photography, Travel, Architecture, Gardening, History, Social Science
Topic
United States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), Photojournalism, General, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Customs & Traditions
Item Weight
79.6 Oz
Item Width
10.2 in
Number of Pages
388 Pages

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100% of publisher profits will be donated to French Quarter preservation groups Revisit the timeless mystery, magic, and majesty of the French Quarter and its legendary gardens with this lush collection of photographs. An emotional narrative about the heart and soul of New Orleans and the city's ability to triumph over sorrow accompanies hundreds of pictures taken before and after the life- and landscape-altering Hurricane Katrina; a special section presents the classic work "The Secret Gardens of the" "Vieux Carre", which offers mesmerizing images of the verdant gardens concealed behind brick walls and iron gates in the Quarter. The importance of fundraising for and conscientious rebuilding of New Orleans is stressed throughout the book, making this a gorgeous book--with a purpose.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Morgana Press, LLC
ISBN-10
0977351475
ISBN-13
9780977351473
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57075527

Product Key Features

Book Title
Orleans Embrace with the Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carre
Number of Pages
388 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
United States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), Photojournalism, General, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Customs & Traditions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography, Travel, Architecture, Gardening, History, Social Science
Author
Roy F. Guste, T. J. Fisher
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
79.6 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
10.2 in

Additional Product Features

Reviews
"No medium alone, or paired with another, could possibly capture the elusive essence of the place author TJ Fisher calls 'a bewitching oasis of culture and civilization sculpted from a hostile swamp.'"  —Philadelphia Inquirer, "No medium alone, or paired with another, could possibly capture the elusive essence of the place author TJ Fisher calls 'a bewitching oasis of culture and civilization sculpted from a hostile swamp.'" -Philadelphia Inquirer, "An enchanting peek inside the elusively secret and mysterious parts of the indomitable French Quarter. This is the real Vieux Carre rarely glimpsed by outsiders." -- Francis Ford Coppola, "A magnificent eyeful . . . an emotional portrayal . . . breathtaking. A book within a book . . . that is bound to become a family heirloom." -- Bookviews.com, "This stunning book reveals the beauty and romance of New Orleans and returns me to my childhood. It's a treasure and makes the perfect gift."  -Patricia Clarkson, Benjamin Franklin Awards double winner 2007 for Best New Voice Nonfiction ("An emotional portrayal of and poignant narrative on New Orleans and the French Quarter") and Best First Book Nonfiction. A finalist in 3 more categories, "An enchanting peek inside the elusively secret and mysterious parts of the indomitable French Quarter. This is the real Vieux Carré rarely glimpsed by outsiders."  —Francis Ford Coppola, Benjamin Franklin Awards double winner 2007 for Best New Voice Nonfiction ("An emotional portrayal of and poignant narrative on New Orleans and the French Quarter") and Best First Book Nonfiction. A finalist in 3 more categories, "Amazing, lushly produced inside look at the mysteries of the French Quarter through the eyes and lenses of local aristocrats' cornucopia of stories." --Andrei Codrescu, "Penny Post" column, "Gambit & Downtown Express", Benjamin Franklin Awards 2007, finalist in 5 categories including Best First Book Nonfiction and Interior Design: "[An] emotional portrayal of and poignant narrative on New Orleans and the French Quarter.", "A magnificent eyeful . . . an emotional portrayal . . . breathtaking. A book within a book . . . that is bound to become a family heirloom."  -Bookviews.com, "Amazing, lushly produced inside look at the mysteries of the French Quarter through the eyes and lenses of local aristocrats' cornucopia of stories."  -Gambit Weekly & Downtown Express, "An enchanting peek inside the elusively secret and mysterious parts of the indomitable French Quarter. This is the real Vieux Carré rarely glimpsed by outsiders."  -Francis Ford Coppola, "A compendium . . . passionate reflection . . . love letter to this seductive place with its distinctive history, character, and architectural style." -- "San Francisco Chronicle", "A compendium . . . passionate reflection . . . love letter to this seductive place with its distinctive history, character, and architectural style."  — San Francisco Chronicle, "This stunning book reveals the beauty and romance of New Orleans and returns me to my childhood. It's a treasure and makes the perfect gift." -- Patricia Clarkson, "A compendium . . . passionate reflection . . . love letter to this seductive place with its distinctive history, character, and architectural style."  -San Francisco Chronicle, "This book captures the haunting beauty of these Edenic gardens like no other . . . I am glad that we have this book to remind us of their fragile beauty and to embolden us to do something about their eventual return."  -James H. Meredith, president, Ernest Hemingway Foundation and Society, "This book captures the haunting beauty of these Edenic gardens like no other . . . I am glad that we have this book to remind us of their fragile beauty and to embolden us to do something about their eventual return." -- James H. Meredith, president, Ernest Hemingway Foundation and Society, "Amazing, lushly produced inside look at the mysteries of the French Quarter through the eyes and lenses of local aristocrats' cornucopia of stories."  —Andrei Codrescu, "Penny Post" column, Gambit & Downtown Express, Benjamin Franklin Awards  2007, finalist in 5 categories including Best First Book Nonfiction  and Interior Design: "[An] emotional portrayal of and poignant narrative on New Orleans and the French Quarter."
Lccn
2005-057697
Photographed by
Sahuc, Louis
Target Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
F379.N55f57 2006
Copyright Date
2006

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  • by willtrib
    17 Nov, 2007

    In Beautiful contrast to Bourbon Street!

    The best of old New Orleans. The gardens and architecture of the Vieux Carré, the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. A hardcover and unusual size – 388 pages and 10.25 inches square - Orléans Embrace would be considered a coffee table book. Published by Morgana Press, located in the heart of the French Quarter. Section one and three are photographs by Louis Sahuc, with text by T.J. Fisher. Section one; Preserving New Orleans L'Histore. The middle section of this book, contains The Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré by Roy F. Guste(5th generation proprietor of New Orleans' famous Antoine's Restaurant & Author), first published in 1993. Section Three;Saving New Orleans, L Histore. As a resident of the French Quarter I truly love the courtyards and gardens hidden away behind the ...

  • by utgradshop
    13 Aug, 2019

    Great book. Beautiful pix. Highly recommend.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: cleanearthbooks

  • by rog_the_painter
    05 Dec, 2013

    A Great buy, two for one!

    While I already had a copy of "Vieux Carre" this is an expanded version of the original with lots of great info about NOLA.

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