Frommer's Born to Shop New York (7th Ed.) [Paperback]

Suzy Gershman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 1998 | Series: Born To Shop

"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shopper alike." —The Washington Post For more than ten years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop: New York is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings and shopping secrets than ever before. Inside You'll Find:

• The best of Manhattan's shopping scene, from world-renowned department stores and hip boutiques to designer resale shops and street vendors—plus the best bargains in Brooklyn and the nation's top factory outlets
• Great values, from home furnishings to wedding gowns—plus the top ten ultimate shopping experiences in New York
• Terrific gift ideas, even for the friend who has everything—plus the best gift ideas for under $10
• Tips on finding the best hotel and dining values—so you can maximize your shopping dollars
• Detailed city maps and shopping tours

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Everyone's on the move in New York City, and every second counts. Every dollar counts, too, and so does quality. Whether you live and work in New York or are passing through, you need Suzy Gershman's Born to Shop New York to help you emerge from the frenzy with the best prize for the least money grasped firmly between your teeth. She tells you where to go if you're in the neighborhood (Midtown, Soho, or the Upper West Side), where to shop if it's late at night, where the bargains are, and where to find a specific item, from active wear to vintage. She shoehorns in advice on where to stay and where to eat, and still the guide is compact enough to fit in a purse or back pocket.

About the Author

About the Author Suzy Gershman is an author and a journalist who has worked in the fiber and fashion industry since 1969 in both New York and Los Angeles, and has held editorial positions at California Apparel News, Mademoiselle, Gentleman's Quarterly, and People magazine, where she was West Coast Style editor. She writes regularly for various magazines, and her new essays on retailing are text for Harvard Business School. She frequently appears on network and local television; she is a contributing editor to Travel Weekly. Mrs. Gershman lives in Connecticut with her husband, author Michael Gershman, and their son, Aaron. Michael Gershman also contributes to the Born to Shop pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 7 edition (January 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 002862081X
• ISBN-13: 978-0028620817
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 3.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,067,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Recent visitor to New York, December 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Born to Shop New York (7th Ed.) (Paperback)

As an avid shopper, I bought this book prior to a recent trip to New York. Unfortunately, I found much of the material in the book to be out-of-date. I wasted a lot of time chasing recommendations which the author made. A number of the stores which were recommended were no longer in business or had moved. Several others had new locations much more convenient for visitors (i.e. in the mid-town area), which were not listed in this book. BEWARE, you need to call and check before you make a trip across town!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific book., May 9, 1999

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This review is from: Frommer's Born to Shop New York (7th Ed.) (Paperback)

How good is this book? I've lived in NYC for 11 years, yet when I read this book I discovered a terrific designer re-sale shop -- get this -- one block from my house. Never noticed it, didn't know it was there, but I'm thrilled to have found it.

Gerhsman has impressed this local New Yorker -- imagine what fun you'll have with her book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most informative and extremely helpful, February 22, 1999

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This review is from: Frommer's Born to Shop New York (7th Ed.) (Paperback)

This author should be crowned. She tells you just where all the good shopping is and then gives you a few choices for "mini tours" leading you around NYC on a thrilling shopping experience! For someone who has very little knowledge of NYC and isn't exactly sure how to get around and make sure you go to all the cool shops, I highly recommend it!!