A New York Review Books Original. In 1905 the young Swiss writer Robert Walser arrived in Berlin to join his older brother Karl, already an important stage set designer, & immediately threw himself into the vibrant social & cultural life of the city. Berlin Stories collects his alternately celebratory, droll, & satirical observations on every aspect of the bustling German capital, from its theaters, cabarets, painters` galleries, & literary salons, to the metropolitan street, markets, the Tiergarten, rapid-service restaurants, & the electric tram. Originally appearing in literary magazines as well as the feuilleton sections of newspapers including the Berliner Tageblatt, the Vossische Zeitung, & the Frankfurter Zeitung, the early stories are characterized by a joyous urgency & the generosity of an unconventional guide. Later pieces take the form of more personal reflections on the writing process, memories, & character studies. All are full of counter-intuitive images & vignettes of startling clarity, showcasing a unique talent for whom no detail was trivial, at grips with a city diving headlong into modernity. ...

Berlin from Terra Nostra on a double-sided map combining a conventional street plan of the city’s central districts, highlighting numerous sights, with a beautifully drawn 3-D panorama map of the centre presenting all the buildings drawn with full architectural detail. On one side is a conventional street plan of Berlin’s central districts extending from the Olympic Stadium in the west across Charlottenburg & the centre of the old West Berlin to the present-day city centre around Unter der Linden & beyond it to Friedrichshain, Locations of interesting landmarks, from famous sights such as the Reichstag or the TV tower to local churches, are highlighted by small drawings. The map also shows the course of the Berlin Wall. U- & S-Bahn stations & lines are prominently marked, as are the 100 & 200m bus routes. The plan also shows one way streets, car parks, various facilities & locations of selected embassies & consulates. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse is a speciality of the Terra Nostra publishers & their artist Ruben Atoyan: a beautiful panorama map of the city centre with all the buildings drawn in 3-D with full architectural detail. 185 sights are numbered & listed under the map with their German & English names. Separate insets show in greater detail the centre of the old West Berlin around the Kurfürstendamm & the Museum Isl&.

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Specialties, curiosities & beautiful things
- Berlin Style Guide is an indispensable companion for those who prefer to stray from
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2006, Berlin. The once-divided city still holds its share of secrets. One afternoon, near the tourist trap of Checkpoint Charlie, Clare meets Andi. There is an instant attraction, & when Andi invites her to stay, Clare thinks she may finally have found somewhere to call home. But as the days pass & the walls of Andi`s apartment close in, Clare begins to wonder if it`s really love that Andi is searching for.. .or something else altogether. Berlin Syndrome is a closely observed & gripping psychological thriller that shifts between Andi`s & Clare`s perspectives, revealing the power of obsession, the fluidity of truth, & the kaleidoscopic nature of human relationships. A startling debut from a talented new writer. ...

Berlin Tales is a collection of seventeen translated stories associated with Berlin. The book provides a unique insight into the mind of this fascinating city through the eyes of its story-tellers. Nearly twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the stories collected here reflect on the city`s fascinating recent history, setting out with the early twentieth-century Berlin of Siegfried Kracauer & Alfred Doblin & culminating in an excellent selection of stories from the best of the new voices in the current boom in German fiction. They are chosen for their conscious exploration of the city`s image, meaning, & attraction to immigrants & tourists as well as Berliners from both sides of the Wall. These stories also depict Berlin`s distinct districts, not just the differences between East & West but also iconic sites such as Alexanderplatz, individual neighbourhoods (Jewish Mitte, Turkish Kreuzberg) & individual streets. There is an introduction & notes to accompany the stories & a selection of Further Reading. Each story is illustrated with a striking photograph & there is a map of Berlin & its transport system (a frequent motif). There is an introduction & notes to accompany the stories & a selection of Further Reading. The book will appeal to people who love travelling or are armchair travellers, as much as to those who love Berlin. ...

Berlin remains one of Europe`s compelling destinations, a living memorial to some of the twentieth century`s most powerful flashpoints, & a magnet for all-night revellers. The city`s rugged character has weathered a turbulent history of wars & walls &, since reunification, its restoration as a centre of government. The rapid regeneration of areas like Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, & most recently Neukolln reflects the huge attractions of the Berlin way of life, but at the same time commercial developments along the Spree are a controversial talking point. Spanning world-class opera houses & museums, exceptional nightlife & the many facets of the thriving bohemian scene, Time Out Berlin provides the insider`s guide to the city. Secret labyrinths, 24-hour bars & private art collections all feature in the handy new book design. The Berlin city guide highlights: Full colour & illustrated throughout with exclusive photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place; Handy pull-out Berlin map Extensive area guides not only cover the sightseeing in Berlin, but also restaurants, bars & shops
- all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter; Top 20 list of the must-see highlights; Itineraries to help you plan your visit Critic`s choices pick out the best Berlin sights, experiences & cultural highlights
- at a glance; all Berlin restaurants, pubs & bars have been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way; & Berlin hotels independently reviewed. The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city. Whether you have an action-packed 24 hours or a leisurely week in which to take it all in, these guides are more essential than ever. Time Out Guides is rated top guidebook brand by Which? Survey, for level of detail, photography, quality of maps, ease of finding information & value for your money.

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Berlin is now well established as a budget flight destination & offers plentiful partying at affordable prices, world-class orchestras & theatre, a thriving alternative culture, one of Europe's liveliest gay scenes, non-stop nightlife, an unparalleled collection of museums & galleries, & one of the world's most important film festivals. Time Out Berlin continues to chart the ups & downs of this most changeable city. With the help of local journalists, writers & experts, the Time Out Berlin Guide takes you beyond the superficial
- into the places where locals work & play, sampling the full extent of its museums & galleries, the best of its eating, shopping & carousing, the most interesting sights, strolls & excursions.
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Berlin to the Baltic Coast Cycle Route, a 330-km long route linking Berlin & the island of Usedom, presented by the Verlag Esterbauer in a guide with maps at 1:75, 000 showing the route & its variants. Extensive information is conveyed by symbols, indicating road surface, campsites & other accommodation, repair workshops, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. A list of various types of accommodation facilities is included.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING
- ALL THE TEXT IN THIS TITLE IS GERMAN ONLY. MAP LEGEND

Includes:: ENGLISH (please see our sample image) & the information provided on the maps is sufficient to use this title without any knowledge of German.ABOUT THE BIKELINE SERIES: all the titles have been meticulously researched & are highly regarded in their native Germany. Most titles, as indicated in their individual descriptions, also include a separate section listing selected accommodation, from hotels to campsites, youth hostels & rooms in private houses, all with addresses, telephone numbers & price range. Information on towns along each route

Includes:: a list of places of interest, with opening hours, etc. Several of the guides also have street plans. To see the list of other titles in the Bikeline series please click on the series link.





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Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Berlin Discover the best of everything the city has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Berlin 2017 with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Berlin, from the impressive Reichstag & the Berlin Wall to fun things to do with kids. Fourteen easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city`s most interesting areas
- from Kreuzberg`s trendy bars to the spectacular palaces of Potsdam
- while reviews of Berlin`s best restaurants, hotels & shops will help you plan your perfect trip.

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Pocket size ” Touristplan” map of Berlin from Falk covering the city’s inner districts with more detailed enlargements of the centre, a diagram of the U- & S-Bahn network, a road map of the environs including Potsdam, plus descriptions of best sights. The main plan extends from the Westkreuz motorway junction near the Berlin Messe grounds to Alexander Platz, Wedding in the north, plus the Old Tempelhof airport grounds in the south-east. In addition to the U-Bahn & S-Bahn lines, tram & bus lines are shown with stops & line numbers. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. The old centres of East & West Berlin are presented in greater detail at 1:13, 000 on two separate panels. Also provided is a diagram of Berlins U-Bahn, S-Bahn & railway networks including special buses to the Tegel Airport. The index is on the reverse, together with a road map of the city’s environs including Potsdam at 1:200, 000, plus brief descriptions of main sights. Map legend & the descriptions include English. ...