L' HOTEL SAINT-GERMAIN DES PRES

Dear Readers,

Today I am writing about a small boutique hotel in the heart of Paris where I stayed for
the first time eleven years ago.  It is called The Hotel Saint-Germain des Pres.  This jewel
of a hotel is located on the left bank near L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts and a block from the
famous literary cafes Les Deux Magots and Le Flore where Jean Paul Sartre and Flaubert,
among many other great writers, used to hash it out.  No pun intended.

Imagine a very small bedroom with closets, cable TV, a writing desk with mirror, a chair and
a well-stocked mini bar.  The wall paper is actually a half inch of attractive battened fabric
matching the curtains.  The windows open on to the rue Bonaparte and have an electric
shutter to keep out the sound of the street and the light at night.  The bathroom is marble.
Comfort is king here.

In France, breakfast is a very important meal.  In hotels it is free of charge to have breakfast
"au lit," in bed.  The HSGDP offers a complimentary "petit dejeuner" of small baguettes,
pain au raisins, croissants and sometimes brioche.  There is a plate of cheeses, a pot of
rich coffee, a pot of steamed milk, jams, butter and everything else that makes breakfast
delightful.  Once I spilled the whole tray on to the bed.  I called Dominique downstairs and
Jean quickly arrived with a cleaning lady to change the sheets and blanket and restore my
"dejeuner en paix," my peaceful breakfast in bed.

If you desire to eat breakfast in the lounge downstairs that is quite acceptable.  As attractive
as your room, the lounge is inviting, well appointed with friendly staff.  Overall, it is
very pleasant.  During the day you can enjoy the lounge at your leisure with a coffee or
computer.

Needless to say, I have sent many of my friends and their friends to stay at HSGDP,
all with great things to say afterwards.  Maybe that is why I get such a swell deal when
I stay there.  If you book for many nights they may give you a deal.  I suggest calling or
emailing way ahead of time too.  The HSGDP books up early.  And by the way, Saint-
Germain des Pres used to be a field.  Imagine!  Now it is the most sought after real estate in
La Capitale.  Enjoy!

All the best,

Billy

Wonderland Entertainment Group and Billy Cone Team Up

Emmanuel Itier, CEO of Wonderland Entertainment Group, has invited Billy Cone and his FEMME book to team up with the feature film maker from LA to promote World Peace through the use of inspiring feature films and books among other art forms.  Itier's organization produces films which encourage us to take a look at our lives and make "that" change to begin creating more peace in our own lives and thus in the world.  Cone's fourth coffee table book, FEMME, was just released this January.  FEMME is a thoughtful look at our humanity through close up portraits of women from around the world accompanied by often humorous and poignant quotes by some of the greats of all time like Albert Einstein, Oscar Wilde,  and Emily Dickenson among others.  For Cone, emotion is what great art is all about, and emotion stimulates positive change in the world.  FEMME is all about self-acceptance through a very entertaining format.  FEMME is a heart and mind opening experience, definitely a positive in a world often marred by media full of darkness and hopelessness.  Emmanuel discovered Cone's book online which led to the joint effort to achieve more self-acceptance in the world leading to a more peaceful planet.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January, 2014

Billy Cone Pairs Poignant Quotes With Pure Emotion In FEMME

Award winning photographer and artist, Billy Cone announces the February 14th release of the fine art photography book, FEMME (ISBN 978-0-9704190-7-1). 

Rave reviews include: "A trusting glimpse into sheltered places." "Innocence laid bare - emotionally."  "The essence of what it means to be feminine." "The photography is tight. The quotes - provocative." "Poignant," "A reverie." 

This 7x7 cloth bound treasure will fit perfectly on the end table beside the fauteuil in the paneled library. With little gems from Pope, Wilde, Matisse, FEMME is a revealing look at humanity from the timeless perspective of black & white film.

Reflections like, "A man's face is his autobiography. A woman's face is her work of fiction." by Oscar Wilde and "I married beneath me. All women do." by Lady Nancy Astor are matched with the honesty of an unbiased lens.

FEMME is a perfect gift or self-indulgence to be cherished for years to come.

Billy Cone, a professional photographer for three decades is the Grand Nephew of the famous Cone Sisters of Baltimore. To see more of Cone's work go to: http://www.billycone.com/index2.html

Suggested retail price - $35 

Available at most bookstores, museum gift shops, amazon.com, and www.billycone.com,

Please email billyconephoto@aol.com to receive an ARC.