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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