After studying History at Oxford, Tony Allan worked for the British Broadcasting Company and as a magazine editor before turning to book publishing, including the Myth and Mankind series.
I read this book at the end of 1990 during the month leading up to a trip to Paris for New Years 1991. It was a great teaser for what was to come, and set the mood for a wonderful trip. The book is chock-a-block with great b/w photos and anecdotes. Sorry my memory is foggy I remember Hemmingway was one character and Josephine Baker but I'd have to re read it again to tell you anything specific. I remember really enjoying it.