Author Description

Press Reviews: Reviews: "For those passionate about French arts and culture, Melinda Camber Porter's Through Parisian Eyes is like a daylong trip to the candy store. Porter's eclectic gathering provides an area of interest for almost every palate. A well-rounded, intelligent look at the contemporary Parisian spirit." —San Francisco Chronicle "A particularly readable and brilliantly compiled collection. The voices of French intellectuals mingle in this uniquely constructed volume of interviews and commentary." — Boston Sunday Globe "An inviting opportunity to tap into Paris' thinking... thanks to Porter's willingness to listen well and challenge when necessary." — Philadelphia Inquirer Interviews with prominent Parisian Film, Theater, Art and cultural figures, including Francois Truffaut, Louis Malle, Marguerite Duras, Francoise Giround, Francoise Saga, Andre Malraux, Jean-Louis Barrault, Peter Brook. Thirty two photos and 256 pages