In this new series, the Design Museum looks at the fifty design icons of major cities around the world
- icons that, when viewed
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` One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.` Tom Wolfe New York, New York! The city where dreams are made, skyscrapers soar & the buzz never dies. Whether you wish to follow the glamorous footsteps of Holly Golightly on Fifth Avenue or be thrilled by the sheer vastness of Central Park, this book, bursting with"es about the city that doesn`t sleep, is guaranteed to inspire, entertain & leave you wanting more! ...

` Make your mark in New York & you are a made man` wrote Mark Twain, encapsulating both the naked ambition of its citizens & the opportunities up for grabs in the Big Apple. Others take a more cynical approach: it`s `an aviary over-stocked with jays` (O. Henry), `a sucked orange` (Ralph Waldo Emerson) or `fantastically charmless & elaborately dire` (Henry James). Over the last three-&-a-half centuries this glamorous, twenty-four hour city has attracted a multitude of thinkers, poets, novelists & playwrights, many of whom have brilliantly encapsulated its unique spirit through verse, prose or the ultimate wisecrack. ...

The iconic city of New York is a bustling, heady metropolis that, thanks to the power of media, everyone in the world knows intimately, even if they`ve never been. But every once in a while it changes completely. At first a few flakes will fall, then more, & more. Hardened New Yorkers rush for warmth &, while they`re absent, an amazing, glistening almost deserted winter wonderland momentarily appears. It is these moments that phenomenally popular photo-blogger Vivienne Gucwa lives for. She has been documenting them for more than a decade, rushing out to capture the city in snow. Of all the photos that have made her the celebrated, award-winning success that she is, it is these that are most loved, both online & in print, so we offer them here in a sumptous volume to be enjoyed by anyone who loves New York, whether from afar, as an occasional visitor, or if you`ve never left the Big Apple. ...

New York in the Inside Out city guides series, which combine bite-size expertise with unique, pocket-size, fold-out maps. Each title

Includes:: an illustrated 64-page guide which is cross-referenced with the foldout maps themselves. Text covers all the city sights, shopping, entertainment, food & drink, practical information & where to stay. Practical information also

Includes:: how to get to the city, getting around & everything you may need when you



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New York in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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New York in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Pictura is a stunning range of black-&-white artworks to collect & colour for all ages. In this new title from the artist of ...

New York in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

Take the trouble out of travel with AA Key Guides. The series now covers New York, aimed at independent travellers wishing to select the best for their trip. Helping you make the right choice, the guide contains maps, colour photographs & information you really need from sights you really want to see, plus restaurants, hotels, clubs & bars. There are floor plans throughout & each site is marked on maps & presented with grid references for easy location. Expert advice is given on the best things to see & do, great shopping, plus practical advice on transport, the weather, currency & security, opening times, local post, media & communications. With coloured plastic dividers uniquely separating each section, Key Guide New York really is the easiest to use guide...ever! ...