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Bit by the Fleas [Paperback]

Pamela Hough (Author)
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This conversational guide, written by an antique dealer from America who moved to France 6 years ado and had his own stand in the Puces, gives you a true insider's look around.

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Finally! a guide book on the Paris Flea Market (Marche aux Puces) from an ex-pat American dealer who moved to Paris 7 years ago and became a dealer in the Paris Flea Market as well as the buying consultant for several top American Antique delaers. Not only will "Bit by the Fleas" give you an insider's view of exactly where the pros go shopping at the Marche aux Puces -- the biggest and the best "flea market" in the world -- but it will also bring you practical tips...French lessons...business tips...history lessons...and specific vocabulary.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My copy's dog-eared, May 26 2004
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Ahh! (Darting about) - See all my reviews
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This is a wonderful guide, with clear maps and smart buying tips for the Flea-Market Junkie and Occasional Peruser alike.
I don't even particularly enjoy Les Puces, but at my home in Paris I have a copy of this guide for guests. When visitors come to stay, I put a stack of reading material on their bedside table (French magazines, books about Parisian history, guidebooks, etc.) and "Bit by the Fleas" is always one of the favourites. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend Bit by the Fleas, Nov 23 2002
This review is from: Bit by the Fleas (Paperback)
Anyone who cares about French antiques knows that there are many good deals to be unearthed at the marche aux Puces, but the place was always somewhat intimidating to me because it's known to be an "insider's" market. It's hard to know where to go and who to trust. I was delighted to come across this book because it demystifies the process very effectively and is written in a no-nonsense, discerning and user-friendly manner. It is not designed as a comprehensive guide to the Puces but rather as a "short list" of the stands that the authors have found to be most worthwhile (be it in terms of selection, quality, price and/or reliability). It's a bit like having a Zagat's guide to the Puces. I also liked the format, which is compact and practical to carry around Paris, as well as the design and graphics, which are tasteful and up-scale. As a result, I've also found it to be a very appropriate gift for friends who share my interest in French antiques.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE book on THE Paris flea market, Oct 31 2002
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Susan E. Bruce (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've been to the Marchee aux Puces many times in Paris and wish I'd had this book with me before! The photos are gorgeous and helped identify different parts of the huge market and types of furniture. I've enjoyed reading through it over and over since my return. It's so interesting and there's so much to learn. Not just what to buy and where, but how to ship it home and how to recognize value or ... non-value. This book is a real treasure for those serious about antiques or just browsing the market for interesting finds.
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