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Architecture + Design NYC

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Bartolucci divides Manhattan into sections suitable for short walks, and guides the reader to view buildings on every tourist's list (Empire State, Chrysler, Rockefeller Center) as well as less well known buildings (Paramount Hotel, Lipstick Building, Delmonico's, Flatiron Building). Well drawn maps guide you to private interior spaces as well as public parks and buildings of note. She includes discussion of the architects and the original owners, and often includes her personal opinion of the design.

The book is lightweight and compact -- easy to hide in your messenger bag so you don't have to look like a tourist. Almost all the book is about Manhattan, though, so don't expect to find much in the outer boroughs.

Definitely a good book to have if you want to spend some time "wandering intelligently" through Manhattan.

I lost this book on my last day in New-York. Having enjoyed it so much, I took the trouble to return to the shop where I first bought it, and bought it again.

This guide added a huge quality to my visit in New-York. It is very well organised and it is not heavy. It highlights many special places that I would not have known them from another guide.

I'm very happy with this transaction, the book arrived in excellent condition exceeding the described by the seller. It also arrived much more earlier than expected.

Totally recomended seller. Thanks Again !