Edward Chisholm
Edward Chisholm is a British writer known for his autobiographical[1] work A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City (2022), which was shortlisted for the 2023 Ackerley Prize. His 2026 book, Murder in Paris: A True Story of Death and Glamour, explores the Markovic Affair and its cultural and historical context.[2][3]
Chisholm was born in England. After graduating from SOAS University of London,[4][5] he moved to Paris, ambitious to be a writer and learn French.[1][4][6] He worked at a bistro on the Seine,[3] fictionalized in his book as Le Bistrot de la Seine,[6] which was published in English as A Waiter in Paris (2022).[7][8] In the book, he described his experiences of a Paris that tourists don't get to see.[6][2][9][10] Chisholm wrote that it was "frequently humiliating and incredibly competitive. A world hiding in plain sight governed by archaic rules and a petty hierarchy—populated by the most incredible cast of characters you'll ever come across."[6] As a freelance journalist, his articles have been printed in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Financial Times.[5][11]
In April 2026, The Hollywood Reporter reported that A Waiter in Paris would start production for a feature film, starring Clémence Poésy and Leo Woodall.[12] Cornerstone Films bought the rights to make the film, which will be financed by BBC Film, Curzon Cinemas, and Cinéart.[12]
As of 2023, Chisholm lived in Geneva, Switzerland with his French partner and young son.[13]
Publications
[edit]Books
[edit]- Murder in Paris: A true story of death and glamour. Conran Octopus. 9 April 2026. ISBN 9781800962699.
- A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City. Pegasus Books. 9 August 2022. ISBN 9781639362844.
Articles
[edit]- Chisholm, Edward. "BETWEEN MEALS: An appetite for Paris." TLS. Times Literary Supplement, no. 6293 (2023): 24. Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed August 3, 2026.
- Chisholm, Edward, Ellyn Gaydos, Lynne Tillman, Maitland Ward, and Chris Belcher. "Jobs Outside the Office Are Real Jobs." Kirkus Feature Articles and Interviews, September 7, 2022. [[Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed August 3, 2026.
- Chisholm, Edward. Want a good seat in a Paris restaurant? Be famous, attractive – and white. The Guardian, UK. Word of Mouth blog. 17 January 2014. Accessed August 3, 2026.
- Chisholm, Edward. Notes From a Parisian Kitchen. The New York Times. 28 February 2013.
References
[edit]- 1 2 Marks, Lisa (3 March 2024). "Q & A: Ten for the TEN with Edward Chisholm". The Ten newsletter. Substack. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- 1 2 Johnstone, Lindsay (25 April 2026). "Delon, a dead body and a Corsican gangster: new book unravels the Markovic Affair". RFI. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- 1 2 Farry, Oliver (5 May 2026). "Murder in Paris '68: Enthralling account of a scandal that even now seems hard to believe". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- 1 2 Boatner, E.B. (22 September 2022). "A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City". Lavender Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 May 2026. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
After graduating from London's School of Oriental and African Studies, Chisholm moved to Paris, living cheap à la Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London, before a writing career. Initially a job as a runner at an outwardly tony bistro. Not a job, the promise of a job, as illusory as the promised paycheck.
- 1 2 "Edward Chisholm". The Daily Beast. Newsweek. 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Shull, Benjamin (11 August 2022). "'A Waiter in Paris' Review: Spinning Plates". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Allen, Jeremy (8 July 2022). "Live like common people: A writer goes down and out in modern Paris". Times Literary Supplement. 6223.
- ↑ Knoblauch, Mark (15 September 2022). "A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City". Booklist. 119 (2): 16 – via Gale.
- ↑ Ahmed, Sidra (24 July 2024). "A Waiter in Paris — Book walk and 'in conversation' with Edward Chisholm". UCL Urban Laboratory. Medium. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ Gleason, Evan (14 May 2022). "Edward Chisholm – A Waiter in Paris Review". Cult Following / Books. Substack. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ See Articles section for citations for some of his articles. He also wrote a piece for The Financial Times titled, "Getting out of Gotham: four road-cycling routes from New York City."
- 1 2 Ntim, Zac (30 April 2026). "Cornerstone Boards 'A Waiter In Paris' Starring Leo Woodall & Clémence Poésy - Cannes Market". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Myles, Mandy (6 July 2023). "Q+A with Edward Chisholm author of A Waiter in Paris". Bookety Book Books. Archived from the original on 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
External links
[edit]- Official Publisher Page (Simon & Schuster)
- Official Publisher Page (Hachette UK)
- Official Edward Chisholm (author website)
- Excerpt from A Waiter in Paris (Salon, 30 August 2022)
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