Often, fantasies are better than reality. The contrast between the real Paris and the fantasized one can be so shocking for some tourists that they may end up with the Paris syndrome!

Artist photographer MESAGI could not miss the disparity between the Paris he has known since his childhood and the one that the media—and even the world of Arts—dress with the attire of fake glamour.

In his art book, The real Paris: Diary N°1, MESAGI portrays his beloved city the way it is. Rediscover Paris through a long black-and-white promenade, where the French capital and MESAGI’s own feelings merge into sincere and truthful photographs. The art is at times beautiful, often melancholic, and sometimes hopeful. 

This is a unique but not an easy art book, though. Its visual style is dark and gloomy and its original concept may provoke shock and rejection in those who idealize Paris.

The first print is limited to only thirty-five copies. You can learn more about The real Paris: Diary N°1 and order it here.