"Rooted in decades of on-the-ground experience, this richly illustrated guide opens the doors to France's flea markets, brocantes and antique shops, revealing how to buy with confidence. Interviews with specialist dealers sit alongside practical advice, while photographs illustrate real places and real objects rather than fantasy interiors. A substantial resources section adds lasting value, with a nationwide shopping guide, glossary, useful French phrases for buyers and a detailed index. Both inspirational and methodical, the book captures the thrill of the hunt while demystifying a world that can feel opaque to outsiders. It will appeal to seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike, offering a wonderful introduction to the enduring appeal of French antiques." --France Today "This book brings together practical know-how on what to collect, where to find it and how to style it. [S]panning everything from tableware and textiles to mirrors, furniture and architectural salvage." --Antiques Gazette "While some of the tips throughout the 240-page book are specific to European buying trips (the difference between antiquaires (antique dealers) and brocanteurs (flea market or secondhand dealers, for example), others can be applied to even a neighborhood market (insider tips for antiquing).

Beyond tips, the book is filled with useful information sure to come in handy on your next flea market foray, wherever it may be." -- Detroit News (via Yahoo Shopping).