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I came across the president s hat a couple of years back, bought it, read it, loved it. Buy the presidents hat by antoine laurain, jane aitken translator, emily boyce translator, louise rogers lalaurie from amazons fiction books store. The portrait by antoine laurain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antoine laurain, author of the red notebook, on librarything. It is a very funny book, i was glued to it till the end. Hes even more surprised when mitterrand leaves, forgetting to take his black felt hat. Susan osborne full of charm and humour, this short book looks at how a small change in attitude can have significant differences to lives. An introduction to antoine laurain, author of the novel the presidents hat gallic, 20. The president s hat is about the french president, francois mitterand s hat. The presidents hat begins in paris in november 1986. Last week our book club met to chat about the presidents hat by antoine laurain. Antoine laurains delightful the presidents hat remains my favourite book of 20 an absolute gem, guaranteed to make you smile.
Having listened to other novels by antoine laurain, the president s hat and vintage 54, both also very, very good the red notebook is another fabulous readlisten. Antoine laurain is a parisian screenwriter, antiques collector and the author of six novels, three of which are available in english. The presidents hat by antoine laurain a french novel in translation, the presidents hat is a sweet bit of whimsy. As entertaining as it is original, this is a story to enjoy like a chocolate with a surprise centre. Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir, and as he. Accountant daniel mercier is at the train station to greet his wife and son who have been on holiday in normandy. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. Apr 08, 2015 the red notebook by antoine laurain tr by jane aitken 208pp, gallic books, telegraph offer price. French author antoine laurain tells us about his 1980s fairytale the presidents hat. The presidents hat antoine laurain 97819083478 netgalley.
Watch a video interview with antoine laurain, author of. French tv is making a film of the president s hat and the movie rights of the red notebook have been sold to ugc. According to this collection of loosely connected stories, it can. Antoine laurain will be in conversation about his new. That was a charming story which revolves around the power of a hat.
An accountant, daniel mercier, is astonished to see president francois mitterrand sit down to eat at the table next to him. In the usa, antoine laurain was selected for the aba s indies introduce debut authors for fall. Apr 17, 2014 the president s hat by antoine laurain published by gallic books on september 3rd 20 pages. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The message it sends, on the other hand, is beyond dubious. Who would have thought that novellas could be so fun and. Future projects include a range of beautifully produced french classics.
Antoine laurain is a parisian screenwriter, antiques collector and the author of 6 novels, 3 of which are available in english. Jun 07, 20 french author antoine laurain tells us about his 1980s fairytale the president s hat. He is the author of five novels, including the president s hat. I was a little disappointed though only with the ending. Full of charm and humour, this short book looks at how a small change in attitude can have significant differences to lives. Antoine laurain s brilliantly orchestrated tour captures entertaining portraits of a rich gallery of characters. In a recent foray to waterstones i spotted this the portrait by the same author, antoine laurain. The presidents hat is a delightful book by antoine laurain.
Gallic books, september 3, 20 first published in january 11, 2012 original title. Jul 07, 2017 despite being the fourth book published in the uk, it was actually the first written by antoine laurain. As with my previous books, the presidents hat and the red notebook, its the case that what you. The presidents hat, a charming fable set in the mitterrand years. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the presidents hat. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Despite being the fourth book published in the uk, it was actually the first written by antoine laurain. Susan osborne susan osborne full of charm and humour, this short book looks at how a small change in attitude can have significant differences to lives. Discover book depositorys huge selection of antoine laurain books online. The presidents hat by antoine laurain changing pages. The red notebook was on the indie next list for may 2015 and was a miba bestseller. Mercier is wearing president francois mitterands black felt homburg hat. The red notebook was a rainy day books top 10 bestselling book of 2015.
Having heard so much about antoine laurain, i seized the importunity offered by netgalley to get an earlier introduction to this author, through his first book translated into english. Antoine laurain is a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, director and collector of antique keys. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humor, the president s hat is a vivid recreation of the everyday life of an era. Interview with writer antoine laurain words with writers. We chat to french author antoine laurain about his novel, 1980s fairytale the president s hat. Antoine laurains brilliantly orchestrated tour captures entertaining portraits of a rich gallery of characters. Probably being french, as a non french person i didnt really appreciate why it would be so exciting to steal the presidents hat, i guess when your country has a queen, presidents arent that important. Mar 28, 20 antoine laurain is a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, director and collector of antique keys. The president s hat is an agreeable read it s good fun, and quite well presented, with laurain handling the unusual and hardtobelieve premise well. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
His novel the president s hat was a waterstones book club and aba indies introduce pick in 20. Download the presidents hat antoine laurain gallic books ebook. The presidents hat was a 20 aba indies introduce choice. It is a charming fable about the power of a hat that takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through french life in the mitterrand years and it.
After the presidential party has gone, daniel discovers that mitterrands black felt hat has been left behind. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. This is my second book by antoine laurain, and like its predecessor the red notebook, the president s hat is a joy to read. The presidents hat kindle edition by laurain, antoine. Antoine laurain, luke thompson, peter noble, david timson, sandra duncan, jane collingwood, rebecca egan, gallic books. The president s hat is an agreeable read its good fun, and quite well presented, with laurain handling the unusual and hardtobelieve premise well. The president s hat was a 20 aba indies introduce choice. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Middleaged doctor alain massoulier has received a lifechanging letter 33 years too late.
Gallic books, september 3, 20 first published in january 11, 2012. Antoine laurain, bestselling author of the president s hat and the red notebook, will travel from his home in paris, france to be in conversation with vivien jennings about his new softcover novel french rhapsody. The president s hat by antoine laurain find this book at your local library can one hat make a difference. The presidents hat antoine laurain elif the reader. The president s hat is another charming novel by the french writer antoine laurain. My thoughts about this book at bea, i received a copy of antoine laurain s upcoming book, french rhapsody. Dining alone in an elegant parisian brasserie, accountant daniel mercier can hardly believe his eyes when president francois mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Charming and delightful, the book will endear itself to you with its quirky characters, engaging french vibe, and touches of whimsy and magic. Antoine laurain s new novel combines his trademark charm with a satirical take on modern france. His passion for art led him to take a job assisting an antiques dealer in paris. Apr 14, 2015 discover book depository s huge selection of antoine laurain books online. He is the author of the bestselling novels the president s hat and the red notebook. I loved his red notebook, so when i spotted this on netgalley, i had to request it.
A truly born and bread parisian, after studying film, he began his career directing short films and writing screenplays. The presidents hat, a charming fable set in the mitterrand years, was. The english translation was a waterstones book club and aba indies introduce pick, and a kindle top 5 bestseller. Published on the eve of the french presidential elections of 2012, antoine laurain s novel the president s hat is a kindle top 5 bestseller and a waterstones book club choice. Antoine represented france at european literature night 2014. A fifthgeneration parisian, laurain is a journalist, screenwriter, director, antiques collector, and novelist. The presidents hat by antoine laurain, paperback barnes.
French author antoine laurain tells us about his 1980s fairytale the president s hat. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humor, the presidents hat is a vivid recreation of the everyday life of an era. Antoine laurain, gallic books download the president s hat antoine laurain gallic books ebook. He is an antiques collector, screenwriter, and the author of four novels. He is a writer, collector, and director of several short films. So naturally when i saw the red notebook by antoine laurain, i bought it immediately without batting an eye. The presidents hat book king county library system. Sep 03, 20 antoine laurains delightful the presidents hat remains my favourite book of 20. Antoine laurain was born in paris and is a journalist, antiques collector and the author of five novels.
The presidents hat by antoine laurain 97819083478 booktopia. Dining alone in an elegant parisian brasserie, accountant dani. Antoine laurain is an author who was born in paris in 1970. Many thanks to the publishers, gallic books, for allowing me to read it. Out now in paperback, audio and ebook from gallic books. Oct 03, 20 an introduction to antoine laurain, author of the novel the presidents hat gallic, 20.
Mar 02, 2015 antoine laurain is an author who was born in paris in 1970. Antoine laurain audio books, best sellers, author bio. A fable from premobilephone paris that fairly zips along. This was the only book i took with me on my paris trip because the author has a way of capturing the reader with his narrative and because his topics are highly entertaining.
A truly born and bred parisian, after studying film, he began his career directing short films and writing screenplays. Antoine laurain introduces his novel, the presidents hat youtube. It is such a simple idea, of a lost hat travelling between different owners, and it is done so well. The presidents hat by antoine laurain this book came at just the right time for me. Having read and thouroughly enjoyed the first three books the president s hat, the red notebook and french rhapsody i was expecting another well written and well constructed story. Booktopia has the presidents hat by antoine laurain.
His title, the presidents hat, is set in the mitterand years, and won the prix landerneau decouvertes and the prix relay in 2012. Hes an accountant with a happy marriage, and a solid but not really successful career. The presidents hat by antoine laurain vintagerosebook. Daniel mercier, an everyday sort of accountant, inadvertently finds himself seated next to president francois mitterand at a brasserie. Antoine laurains delightful the presidents hat remains my favourite book of 20. The english translation is credited as translated from the french by gallic books. I was hooked to antoine laurain after reading his wonderful book the presidents hat. Antoine laurain introduces his novel, the presidents hat. The president s hat by antoine laurain this was a lovely, quirky little book which i really enjoyed reading. Antoine laurain s delightful the president s hat remains my favourite book of 20. The presidents hat, a charming fable set in the mitterrand years, was awarded the prix landerneau decouvertes and the prix relay in 2012 and is published in english by gallic. A charming fable about the power of a hat that takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through french life during the mitterrand years. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.