{"product_id":"colors-of-provence-first-edition-michel-biehn-hardcover","title":"Colors of Provence First Edition 1997 Michel Biehn Hardcover Travel Photography Book","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisually rich first edition travel and cultural guide of France's Provence region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart travel guide, part design inspiration, and part cultural study, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors of Provence \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecaptures the beauty of southern France through the colors that define its landscapes, villages, markets, textiles, and cuisine. Richly illustrated with photographs by Heinz Angermayr and written by Provence resident Michel Biehn, this first edition is ideal for travelers, photographers, decorators, Francophiles, and anyone drawn to the timeless charm of the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eExperience the beauty, culture, and traditions of southern France through the vivid pages of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eColors of Provence\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully illustrated first edition published in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eWritten by French antiquarian, decorator, and Provence expert \u003cstrong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003eMichel Biehn\u003c\/strong\u003e, this visually stunning volume explores the colors that define one of France's most beloved regions. Through the lens of photographer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eHeinz Angermayr\u003c\/strong\u003e, readers are immersed in lavender fields, village markets, sun-drenched architecture, traditional textiles, gardens, cuisine, and everyday life throughout Provence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eOrganized by color, the book explores the symbolic and cultural significance of Provence's most recognizable palette:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and Orange – village walls, terracotta roofs, and local produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow – sunflowers, lemons, and Mediterranean light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen – herb gardens, olive groves, and countryside landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue – lavender, ceramics, and Provençal textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite, Black \u0026amp; Gray – stone architecture and regional craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003eThroughout the book, Biehn combines photography with observations on local traditions, decorative arts, antiques, regional foods, and Provençal living. Authentic recipes, shopping recommendations, and cultural insights make this volume equally appealing as a travel reference, coffee table book, decorating resource, and armchair journey through France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003eArtists including Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso were drawn to Provence for its extraordinary light and color. \u003cem data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eColors of Provence\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully demonstrates why the region continues to inspire artists, designers, photographers, and travelers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, 1997. Hardcover. Distributed by Stewart, Tabori \u0026amp; Chang, New York. Like New condition with clean pages, bright photography, and minimal signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px 8px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #9C8F81; background-color: #f4efea;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6e6258; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4077\" data-start=\"3752\"\u003eMichel Biehn is a French author, antiquarian, decorator, and collector whose work celebrates the history, traditions, and visual culture of Provence. 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