Sixty Days Under The Influence
Starting with a sense of adventure, a passion for photography, a stay with a French family, and study in a language school in Paris, Billy Cone goes on to explore the French countryside, capturing the mood of each destination with descriptions of local color and memorable meals.
In Sixty Days Under The Influence, Billy Cone, an award-winning photographer and self-proclaimed gourmet, gives a personal account of his travels through France. This work is nothing less than a vicarious journey for the senses. Rich colorful photography delights the eye, la langue francaise intrigues the ear, while mouthwatering details of French cuisine awaken the palette. The book serves as an inspiration to those who have dreamed of living abroad and immersing themselves in the language and landscape of another culture. And, for those who have already traveled to this beloved country, it evokes poignant memories of incroyable France.
Following in the footsteps of his great aunts, Claribel and Eta, who traveled throughout France collecting works of Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso, and Van Gogh, Billy Cone lives out his dream of creating breathtaking photographs of French scenes, while becoming absorbed in the French language, culture and gastronomy, all the while keeping a vivid journal of his experiences for those who love France and for those who will one day love her.
Starting with a sense of adventure, a passion for photography, a stay with a French family, and study in a language school in Paris, Billy Cone goes on to explore the French countryside, capturing the mood of each destination with descriptions of local color and memorable meals.
In Sixty Days Under The Influence, Billy Cone, an award-winning photographer and self-proclaimed gourmet, gives a personal account of his travels through France. This work is nothing less than a vicarious journey for the senses. Rich colorful photography delights the eye, la langue francaise intrigues the ear, while mouthwatering details of French cuisine awaken the palette. The book serves as an inspiration to those who have dreamed of living abroad and immersing themselves in the language and landscape of another culture. And, for those who have already traveled to this beloved country, it evokes poignant memories of incroyable France.
Following in the footsteps of his great aunts, Claribel and Eta, who traveled throughout France collecting works of Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso, and Van Gogh, Billy Cone lives out his dream of creating breathtaking photographs of French scenes, while becoming absorbed in the French language, culture and gastronomy, all the while keeping a vivid journal of his experiences for those who love France and for those who will one day love her.
Starting with a sense of adventure, a passion for photography, a stay with a French family, and study in a language school in Paris, Billy Cone goes on to explore the French countryside, capturing the mood of each destination with descriptions of local color and memorable meals.
In Sixty Days Under The Influence, Billy Cone, an award-winning photographer and self-proclaimed gourmet, gives a personal account of his travels through France. This work is nothing less than a vicarious journey for the senses. Rich colorful photography delights the eye, la langue francaise intrigues the ear, while mouthwatering details of French cuisine awaken the palette. The book serves as an inspiration to those who have dreamed of living abroad and immersing themselves in the language and landscape of another culture. And, for those who have already traveled to this beloved country, it evokes poignant memories of incroyable France.
Following in the footsteps of his great aunts, Claribel and Eta, who traveled throughout France collecting works of Matisse, Cezanne, Picasso, and Van Gogh, Billy Cone lives out his dream of creating breathtaking photographs of French scenes, while becoming absorbed in the French language, culture and gastronomy, all the while keeping a vivid journal of his experiences for those who love France and for those who will one day love her.