David Downie
My blogs
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Writer |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | The NYT praises David Downie for his "gorgeous style" and "knifelike pen." A native San Franciscan, he has lived in Paris since 1986. He has authored 15 books. The latest is A TASTE OF PARIS: A History of the Parisian Love Affair with Food. In January, 2019, Downie's novel of suspense, THE GARDENER OF EDEN, will be published by Pegasus. Paris, Paris: Journey into the City of Light, with photography by Alison Harris (Random House), features 33 essays about Paris places, people and phenomena, is widely considered a modern classic. Paris City of Night is a Hitchcock-style thriller set in Paris; Food Wine Italian Riviera & Genoa; Rome; and Burgundy are published by The Little Bookroom, as is Quiet Corners of Rome. Paris to the Pyrenees was a bestselling ebook, reaching the #5 spot on Amazon. A Passion for Paris: Romanticism and Romance in the City of Light, got rave reviews. |