Assouline – In The Spirit Of New Orleans

New Orleans – with its jazz music, Mardi Gras festivities, unique cuisine and exquisite architecture – is one of the most intriguing cities in all of America.

Within In The Spirit of New Orleans, author Debra Shriver shares what makes the Crescent City so special, from its fascinating history to its rich musical legacy through to its enduring traditions and cultural landmarks. There’s also an insider’s list featuring bars for the cocktail connoisseur, venues for the music maven and can’t miss restaurants for the gourmand.

For natives and visitors alike, this celebratory volume paints a colourful picture of this alluring destination.

In The Spirit of New Orleans features:

• Hardcover, 144 pages.
• Written by Debra Shriver.
• Delves into the rich and colourful history of New Orleans.
• Divided into chapters – Creoles, Cajuns & Catholics, Jazz Birth & Rebirth, Balconies, Beads & Blue Dogs, The Longest Lunch, Shaken & Stirred, Streets of Desire, Elegies & Echoes and Secret Gardens & Fine Addresses.
• Includes some of the best places to eat, drink and watch live music.
• Begins with a foreword penned by Wynton Marsalis.
• Vivid photography throughout.
• Includes acknowledgments and photo credits at the back of the book.
• Comes with a dust jacket.
• Published by Assouline.

Dimensions: 19.5cm (h) x 28cm (h) x 1.9cm (w).