Book Report: Hotel Bemelmans

Speaking of fancy hotels and the 1940’s elegance, have you read Ludwig Bemelmans’ books? That was his illustration of the chef on the New Yorker cover in the last post.

Bemelmans is most famous for the Madeline books, but he also authored a lovely series of books about European travel complete with illustrations. I’ve read The Blue Danube and When you Lunch with the Emperor. Hotel Bemelmans seems like just the ticket for a little February day dreaming.