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Oct 25 2017

Discover Hollywood Magazine Covers Why LA? Pourquoi Paris?

We are pleased to share that Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? has been covered in the Fall 2017 edition of Discover Hollywood Magazine.

Discover Hollywood Magazine is mailed directly to homes in Los Feliz, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Hollywood Arts Council members. It is also featured among hotels, theatres, galleries, music and comedy clubs and L.A. Inc. Visitors Centers. In addition to their 75,000 subscibers, Discover Hollywood Magazine has a digital edition.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be featured!

Written by Diane Ratican · Categorized: All Posts, Press

Oct 14 2017

Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? Author Diane Ratican to Appear on ABC7 Los Angeles

ABC7 KABC Los Angeles is pleased to announce that Diane Ratican, author of Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? is set to appear to promote her book and upcoming events for the holiday season. Due to the terrible and tragic events of the Las Vegas shooting, Diane’s spot was rescheduled for a later date (to be determined).

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We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families at this time. Please check back to keep posted on the new date of the appearance.

Written by Diane Ratican · Categorized: Events, Press

Sep 07 2017

Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? at Maison et Objet Paris Design Week

Thank you for joining Why La? Pourquoi Paris? author Diane Ratican and illustrator Nick Lu at Image Republic during Maison et Objet Paris Design Week. Prints from the book were available for purchase and featured a selection of curated and unique illustrations of the cities of Los Angeles and Paris.

Friday, Sep 8 — Thu, Sept 14

Image Republic

Hall 6 Stand M26N25

Written by Diane Ratican · Categorized: Events

Aug 29 2017

Another 5-Star Review for Why LA? Pourquoi Paris?

“A fresh, fabulous and super, super, super attractive book.”

“I have to say that I’m a huge fan of the illustrating style, so personally, I consider the illustrations one of the best parts of the book. Undeniably, the other parts are the smooth writing and the content. Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? Both cities are unbelievably beautiful and attractive in their own ways, and from a point I don’t think they can be compared. They’re so different, both special in their own way, so what this book offered are insights from a person who lived in both and analysis from many aspects that can make readers feel a lot closer and know more about both cities. I’ve never lived in either, but I dream of doing so one day, and it’s really nice to get to know some insights. Perhaps one day, just like the author, both cities will always hold two special places in my heart too.”

-Tiffany, GoodReads
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Overall: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Illustrations: 5/5 (LOVE THEM)
Appealing: 5/5
Cover: 4.5/5
Would I buy it? Yes.

Written by Diane Ratican · Categorized: Press

Jul 12 2017

Merci & Image Republic Feature Why La? Pourquoi Paris? Prints in New Exibition

We are excited and honored to announce our partnership with famed art collective, Image Republic, and fashion and home goods concept store, Merci.

High-quality prints of Los Angeles and Paris from our Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? collection are readily available for purchase through imagerepublic.com and merci-merci.com. We would like to extend a warm congratulation to author Diane Ratican, illustrator Eric Giriat, and illustrator Nick Lu.

Image Republic represents and features the latest works of art that harken back to a familiar era that evokes a remembering smile. They celebrate “pop culture icons, high-profile personalities, cult objects and labels, creative advertising, legendary TV series, emotional moments, and political satire.” Image Republic strives to promote these lasting themes into every carefully curated piece of art. Words that are often used to describe Image Republic’s collective are passionate, spirited, uncommon, powerful, and striking. The Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? collection is one of 18 represented by the brand, along with the likes of Paulo Mariotte, The New Yorker, The Parisianer, and Soledad. We couldn’t be happier of our partnership with the Parisian collective, which has featured one hundred artists who have best exemplified the spirit of Paris.

We are thrilled that Merci, a Parisian concept store, is featuring our Image Republic prints in an exhibit called Souvenir of Paris. Created in 2009 in the historic district of Haut-Marais, Merci was created to “bring together the best of the world of fashion, of design, of household goods with welcome refreshment areas.” A breath of fresh air, Merci carefully curates goods on an international level and features artists and designers from all over the world. Not only does Merci represent artists that capture the essence of Paris, but a portion of proceeds go towards educational projects and development in southwest Madagascar. We are honored to be included in their Souvenier of Paris exhibit, which features artwork ranging from prints to household goods, all centered around celebrating the beautiful City of Lights.

“Merci has transformed itself into a souvenir shop crammed with quirky, cheeky items, guides, out-of-the-ordinary books, notepads, postcards and the like, to give people a glimpse of the Paris they don’t usually notice, never find or would never guess was there!”
— Merci

You can purchase prints directly from Image Republic’s website, Merci’s website, or Merci store Paris at 111 boulevard Beaumarchais.

Written by Diane Ratican · Categorized: Press

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