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Moon Handbooks Arizona

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I've been relying on Bill Weir's Moon guide since it first came out in 1986. I still have a first edition in storage somewhere (I think). These comments apply to the 9th edition, published in early 2005 -- which means a 10th edition is likely in preparation as I write this review.

In addition to the 9th ed., I have in front of me the 6th ed. of 1996. It's interesting to compare the two. The older book is a "svelte" 488 pages; the new one weighs in at a hefty 650 pp., and is a bit larger-format, too. The newer book has, well, more stuff, better paper (less show-through), better maps, but doesn't appear as sturdily-bound as the older one, and lacks the nice rounded corners.

I've lived in Arizona for 30 years, but always learn something new thumbing through Weir's guide. About the only weakness is the occasional dodgy restaurant review -- and in fairness, these are 2-3 year old reviews.

If you live in Arizona, or plan to travel here, you need this guidebook. So, what are you waiting for?

OK, you can wait for the 10th ed. if you live here. Others, grit your teeth, fork over your 15 bucks. Money well-spent: half a tank of gas, a cheap restaurant meal....

Happy travelling--
Peter D. Tillman
Rimrock, AZ (winters)
--
The site for the future University of Arizona was donated to the
Territory by two professional gamblers and a saloon keeper in 1886.

Alas, the 9th edition of Arizona (2005) is the last one that I will write in the Moon Handbook series. The publisher has contracted a new author to write a smaller, more opinionated 10th edition with new text. It should not be judged--good or bad--based on the previous editions.

--Bill Weir
(Moon Handbooks Arizona, Editions 1-9)

We have purchased about 7 Moon Books with Arizona being the latest purchase. Good refernce books---up to date and easy to read. We find them better than the AAA Tour Books. A fair price. Needs to be kept up to date with changes occurring so often,it is a good idea to check the "published date"

The Moon handbook was an excellent resource for my recent trip to Arizona!! I constantly referred to it. I traveled from Bisbee to Page traversing the state from South to North. I agreed with most of the "Must See" places even though it tends to recommend "elite" sites and restaurants (at least in my opinion). I always enjoyed the restaurants they suggested but stayed away from the "Must See" ones as they were quite expensive. If you're going to Arizona you must see Sunset Crater National Monument. It was incredible!! Happy Travels!