Here are a few of the juicy anecdotes you can find in “La Côte d’Azur vue du sexe,” the cheeky alphabet book recently published by Gilletta Nice-Matin. “The goal of this book was not to determine whether the people of the Côte d’Azur are ‘hot’ or not,” clarifies Faustine Sappa. “We simply chose this perspective to better understand and introduce our readers to the richness of the Côte d’Azur.” The author agrees that the theme fits the region particularly well, given its most scandalous reputation. “Slip it into your bag and set off to (re)discover the Côte d’Azur by viewing it from an original angle: sexuality!” jokes Bertrand Roussel, co-author.
Consenting Personalities
The 26 themes in this book offer a comprehensive panorama of current sexuality, from basic concepts to the most technical information, with each page rooted in the region: address book (from fine lingerie shops to specialized clubs, not forgetting the “hot” beaches or even testing centers); anecdotes drawn from history, culture, traditions, and the vocabulary of the region; numerous interviews providing insight into the nature and behavior of Côte d’Azur society, from Saint-Raphaël to Monaco. Among the personalities met by the authors are: Eric de Montgolfier, Christophe Pinna, Jeanne Augier, Eric Zemmour, Axelle Parker, Alban Mikoczy, Eve Ruggieri, Patrick Mottard, Mona di Orio, Gaston Franco, Noëlle Perna…
Several Months of Investigation
Moreover, this book gives a significant place to art. Aside from the unique initial letters created by Patrick Moya, it highlights local artists, both classical and contemporary, who have always been greatly inspired by the subject: reproductions of artworks and an artistic and erotic itinerary are offered. Although this book is written in a lively, taboo-free, and humorous tone, it remains the result of investigative work conducted over several months. The documentary research, study consultations, and interviews reflect the complementary skills of the two authors, a journalist, and a doctor in human sciences. Both beautiful, serious, and funny, that’s what this book is like: a bit like sex, in the end…
Meet the authors and artist Patrick Moya for signing sessions:
– Thursday, October 29, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at the Nice-Matin stand at Cap 3000, on the occasion of the shopping center’s 40th anniversary
– Saturday, October 31, from 4 PM to 7 PM, at the Masséna bookstore, 55 rue Gioffredo, in Nice
