The Glow of Paris: The Bridges of Paris at Night

. As if that isn t enough, he is also a commercial, multiengine, instrument-rated pilot with over 2,000 hours logged as pilot in command. Over a period of thirty years, he has provided photography for numerous companies and advertising agencies needing commercial images for publications, advertising, brochures, media, and marketing. He has simultaneously combined a highly s

"Gary Zuercher's approach of depicting Paris bridges at night is a truly unique aesthetic vision of the city. The end result is an iconic visual record of the heart of Paris. His subject the bridges, after dark, glowing in the lights that make the night city live his photographs witness the luminosity of the city."—Grady Harp Top 50 Hall of Fame Reviewer"Providing his readers with illuminating character studies, anecdotes, and facts coupled with magnificent black and white images, Gary Zuercher has, beyond doubt, brilliantly captured the intrinsic nature and indispensable quality of each of the thirty-five historic bridges that cross the Seine in Paris"--Norm Goldman Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures“…the book's centerpieces are its ravishing photos, which are overexposed to

No one else has ever photographed all the bridges that cross the Seine in Paris in this way. And that's exactly what Gary Zuercher gives us in this gorgeous collection of photographs. Already we're expecting something special. Nothing obscures the beauty and strength of the structures, the romance and symbolism of the bridges. Paris at night. Shooting in black and white allows the details to shine: the architectural elements, artwork, nearby buildings, trees on the riverbanks, and starry lamps casting paths of light across the water.. Over a period of five years, he took his cameras out into the Parisian night to capture stunningly evocative images of the bridges that span the Seine. We don t see crowds of people, or heavy traffic. Using his artistic eye and sophisticated photographic technique, he created these glorious black-and-white photographs, rich with detail

John Hugon said Outstanding document! I believe I am qualified as I. Outstanding document! I believe I am qualified as I lived in Paris many years, rue du Bac, very near the Seine river. Not only the photos are marvelous and inspiring, the history attached to these bridges is just as fascinating. Thank, many thanks, Gary Zuercher, from Wooster, Ohio, that I am sure will also mean something to you.. "This book will make you want to book a flight to Paris!" according to S. E. Mcneil. This is an absolutely gorgeous compilations of all the bridges over the Seine throughout Paris. Photos are black and white and the text thoroughly discusses the history and features of each bridge. I bought one for myself and one for a birthday gift!. A must for all who love Paris! This book is a must for all who love Paris (and who doesn't?). I have never seen another book that brings together such stunning night photos and a fascinating historical side of Paris that we usually don't think about. The best gift and coffee table book of the year!