Magazine content is available exclusively for TIME subscribers.Books: Sign of the Bird
INDIAN AIR—Paul Morand—Houghton Mifflin ($2). "Air, water, earth and fire, the four elements of ancient science, are divided between the continents," believes observant Paul Morand. "Africa is consecrated to fire, Asia and Europe to earth, Oceania to water, but America has its principles in air—the open air, an air that is young and free, without shadow or wrinkle, exciting electricity." A Frenchman born in Russia, schooled at Oxford, a diplomat in Italy and Spain, Author Morand (Open All Night, Black Magic) has exorcised in his latest and most delightful travel book...
Email, Password or Region is incorrect
A required form parameter was missing.
The System is currently down. Please try again in a few minutes.
Email Address is invalid
Password is blank
Most Popular »
- 2012 Grammys Red Carpet: Six OMG Fashion Moments
- Foo Fighters and Adele Win Big at Grammys
- The Best and Worst of the 2012 Grammys
- The Greeks Pass Austerity But Are They Being Priced Out of Their Lives?
- Eat like an Italian
- Why American Kids Are Brats
- The Voice: Whitney Houston (1963-2012)
- It's Official: Linsanity Is for Real
- Deodorizing Denim: Scratch and Sniff Men's Jeans Debut in Canada
- Whitney Houston: A Life in Photos
- Sentencing Spain's 'Superjudge': Why Baltasar Garzón Is Being Punished
- What a Real-Time Copy of the Mona Lisa Reveals About Leonardo
- Foo Fighters and Adele Win Big at Grammys
- The Upside Of Being An Introvert (And Why Extroverts Are Overrated)
- Jailed Polygamist Warren Jeffs Prepares His Flock for Doomsday
- Warren Buffett Is on a Radical Track
- Friends With Benefits
- Eat like an Italian
- Should the Law Treat Kids and Adults Differently?
- Why Is Your Boss Moving to Brazil?
More News from Our Partners
Top Stories on TIME.com
Quotes of the Day »
