David D Downie's Books
Apr.01.2013
Part adventure story, part cultural history the author of Paris, Paris: Journey into the City of Light explores the phenomenon of pilgrimage along the age-old Way of Saint James in France
Driven by curiosity, wanderlust, and health crises David Downie and his wife set out from Paris to walk across France to the Pyrenees. Starting on the Rue Saint-Jacques then trekking 750...
Jun.05.2009
"A fast-moving, atmospheric thriller. Best to start reading this one early in the evening... unless, that is, you don't mind losing a night's sleep!" ——David Hunt, best-selling author of The Magician's Tale
"Unputdownable——a real page-turner. No one should miss this.”
—Anton Gill, author of the world best-selling series The Egyptian Mysteries
Paris City of Night...
Apr.07.2009
Food Wine Rome is a focused guidebook and traveler’s companion to the gastronomic history, culture and delights of contemporary Rome. Neighborhood listings breakdown into three categories: 1) ristoranti, trattorie, osterie; 2) gourmet food: salami makers, bakeries, cheesemongers, open markets; 3) wine: wine shops, wine bars, wine makers. Scores of boxed sidebars add entertaining...
Nov.18.2008
This highly selective guide leads you to the Italian Riviera's authentic eateries, imparting the secrets of the Liguria region's culinary traditions. You discover wine, wineries, food artisans, and gourmet shops galore. Recommendations focus on “where the locals eat.” The book is also lavishly illustrated with photographs by Alison Harris (www.alisonharris.com) and is perfect for...
Sep.01.2005
PARIS, PARIS: JOURNEY INTO THE CITY OF LIGHT paints a portrait in thirty essays, with thirty striking B&W photographs by Alison Harris, of the world's favorite city. Legendary travel writer Jan Morris calls Paris, Paris, "Perhaps the most evocative American book about Paris since A Movable Feast." Paris, Paris includes an introduction by novelist Diane Johnson, and is...
About David
David Downie is an American author and journalist who divides his time between France and Italy. For the last 20 years he has been writing about European food, culture and travel for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is the author Enchanted Liguria: A...