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An American in Provence

Art, Life & Photography

An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck moved to the French countryside documenting her life as “An American in Provence.” What started as a one-year getaway became five as she continues to chronicle her life there through her photography on Instagram @JamieBeck.co, including the birth of her daughter, Eloise, all in the most breath-taking way.

In An American in Provence, Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Beck also includes farm-to-table recipes she’s learned along the way, including Braised Beef Stew, Spring Chicken with Herbs de Provence, Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta with Spring Asparagus, and Lemon Meringue Tart. This stunning visual journey is sure to delight anyone who wishes to escape reality and immerse themselves in life in Provence.

About the Author

Jamie Beck took her first photograph at the age of thirteen and soon after began earning her living as a professional photographer. By twenty-eight, she opened her own commercial photographic studio in lower Manhattan. Jamie has shot campaigns and editorials for some of the world’s most famous brands, including Chanel, Donna Karan, Nike, Oscar de la Renta, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft. Her work has appeared under the mastheads of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, on Netflix, and in digital ad displays for Disney. She has been commissioned by luxury brands such as Chopard, Cartier, and Volvo and has twice been named by Adweek magazine as one of the industry’s top 100 creatives, with numerous features written about her body of work in Communication Arts, WWD, and Time. With her camera never leaving her side, Jamie has spent almost twenty-five years traveling the world, one photographic frame at a time. In 2016, she took what was to be a one-year sabbatical to create a personal body of work in the South of France, which changed the entire course of her life, one that blossomed into a career as an art photographer and delivered her a French-born baby girl named Eloise. Jamie lives in Provence with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram @JamieBeck.co.

PARIS. Portrait of a City

Multilingual Edition: English, French, German

Built on two millennia of history, Paris is as much a city to fall in love with as a city to photograph. This visual companion to the French metropolis brings together the chic spirit of the city through hundreds of meticulously researched images, from some of the very earliest pictures ever taken of Paris—by Louis Daguerre and Henry Fox Talbot—to iconic images of its fashion, art, and architecture.

Part of the “Portrait of a City” series from Taschen.

Stunning images sourced from dozens of archives and collections depict the cities from their early history to the present day.

For more information and to purchase copies go here

Paris Chic

Paris is the city of chic—and as such, its innate style shines throughout the city, even in the simplest spaces. Quaint bistros, picturesque alleyways, artists’ studios and unique characters are elevated to a modern-day genre painting when set in Paris. From skateboarders to antiquarians, this volume is a glimpse into Parisian life, as if peering over the edge of the balcony at your own pied-a-terre.

Collaboratively, author Alexandra Senes and photographer Oliver Pilcher open the doors to some of the most sophisticated homes in Paris, sharing an intimate portrait of various families. The quiet, daily moments of Parisian life are eternalized through Pilcher’s lens. Monuments don’t make a city; the people do.

About the authors

Born in Scotland, Oliver Pilcher studied sculpture at the Edinburgh College of Art before embarking on a photographic career that has taken him all around the world and given him the opportunity to shoot for some of the world’s finest brands. Oliver has been a contributing photographer at Condé Nast Traveler for over ten years. He currently divides his time between New York and Costa Rica with his wife, Abigail and their four children, Andalucia, Bianca, Constantina, and Herbie.

Alexandra Senes is a citizen of the world, as she feels at home anywhere; a real asteroid with no jet lag. Senes spent her childhood in her native Senegal after which she moved to New York and then Paris. She worked as a journalist for over 20 years, including 8 years as the founder and editor-in-chief of Jalouse Magazine. In 2015, Senes started her journey with Kilometre, a brand that makes our imaginations go wild, drifting into far-off and unexplored places-shirts and home goods adorned with hand embroidery inspired by up-and-coming travel destinations.

Press

Paris à L’honneur d’un Beau Livre Publié Chez Assouline; By: Jade Simon, Vogue Online (France), September 2020

The Must-Read Books of Fall 2020; By: Adam Rathe and Liz Cantrell, Town & Country Online (USA), September 2020

Paris Chic: Photos To Make You Want To Visit France Next Year; By: Laura Manske, Forbes Online (USA), September 2020

Le cose più belle ed esclusive da vedere a Parigi sono queste; By: Micol Passariello, Harper’s Bazaar Online (Italy), September 2020

The Magic of Parisian Life; By: Brook Kelly, Quest Online (USA), October 2020

St Barths Freedom

When I really can’t sing anymore, I’ll go to my house in St. Barth. I’ll take my guitar, and I’ll look at the sea.

Johnny Hallyday

If the sands of St. Barths could talk, they would speak of historic legends, wild evenings, and celebrity guests. Equal parts luxury and simplicity, St. Barths is a haven for all of life’s pleasures. From sail boats to super yachts, Gustavia harbor is beating heart of the island, welcoming international visitors to the unmatched paradise. If traveling by air, the adrenaline-pumping landing is just a taste of the excitement to come in St. Barths. An extravagant atmosphere awaits, bolstered by the wealthy, recreation-seeking visitors, who often host can’t-miss New Year’s Eve parties and fabled events.

Whether enjoying a casual lunch at Le Select or indulging in a meal at Cheval Blanc St- Barth Isle de France’s La Cabane, St. Barths is a culinary treasure trove. Through the pages of St. Barths Freedom, experience a stay at the Eden Rock, lounge at Le Toiny’s Beach Club, and party in the Caribbean with the jet set—it will be impossible to leave!

About the Author

Vassi Chamberlain is an award-winning British journalist of 25-years whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines globally, including Vogue, British Vogue, Vanity Fair, L’Officiel, The Guardian, The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator and Conde Nast Traveller, among others. She is a contributing editor at British Vogue, writer-at-large at AirMail, and a contributing writer at The Times and The Sunday Times. Vassi has been traveling to St. Barths for over two decades and her love affair with the island is stronger than ever.

Provence Glory

When you’re born here, it’s everything.
Nothing else will do.

Paul Cézanne

From cities to quaint towns and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Calanque de Sormiou in Marseille. Drive with the top down through fields of lavender in Valensole. Experience a bite of just-out-of-the-oven fougasse, a Provençal classic. Stand in awe of the beautiful, white Camargue horses native to the area. Located in the South of France, Provence is uniquely positioned to be a cultural blend of the Mediterranean. Roman landmarks still prevail from the 1st century AD alongside châteaus from medieval times—a varied legacy brightened by the indigenous mimosas and cypresses.

Perhaps since the region is well-known for its ability to inspire, it’s home to a plethora of festivals such as Rencontre d’Arles, Festival d’Avignon, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and more, all celebrating the arts. Artists who have praised the unique Provençal light include Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso. Alexandre Dumas and Jean Giono are among the writers who were drawn to write in the shade of the plane trees.

François Simon is a French author and food critic who spent many years writing for Le Figaro. Simon has contributed to GQ, Casa Brutus and Le Monde and writes novels. He previously collaborated with Alain Ducasse on the 2001 Assouline title, The Provence of Alain Ducasse.