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~ Suzy Gershman (Author), Aaron Gershman (Author), Jenny McCormick (Author) "May you live in interesting times..." (more)
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"Gershmans may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." —The Washington Post

For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the worlds best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before.

Inside youll find:

  • Whats hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets
  • The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting new Pudong area
  • Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang
  • A completely new section on Hanoi and its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions


About the Author

Suzy Gershman has been named "the world's greatest shopper" by amazon.com and "Super Shopper Suzy" by Oprah Winfrey. She has been a contributing editor—on the subject of international retail, of course—for Travel & Leisure and National Geographic Traveler.Suzy currently lives part-time in Paris, part-time in Provence, and part-time at the airport.

Aaron Gershman joins the Born to Shop team as Contributing Editor after his graduation from Emerson College. In real life, he is a singer-songwriter who lives in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. He writes on guys' fashions, boy toys, and electronics.

Jenny McCormick is a recent graduate of Boston University, currently working on a master's degree in psychology, and helping out part-time as Suzy's editorial assistant. She writes on fashion and trends for young women.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Frommers; 3 edition (July 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764525603
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764525605
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,001,354 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #49 in  Books > Travel > Asia > China > Shanghai
    #52 in  Books > Travel > Asia > China > Beijing
    #65 in  Books > Travel > Asia > Hong Kong

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Not ideal for true shoppers, January 9, 2005
A bunch of my girlfriends and I live in Hong Kong and are serious shoppers in Asia. We found this book to be outdated, commercialized and definitely not clued in to where the best shopping lies, particularly for Shanghai and Beijing. There are so many wonderful boutiques which were not included. You are likely to get the same information from the local hotel concierge if not more.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars out of date and incorrect, October 19, 2004
Advice given regards places and items was either out of date or just plain wrong. China, especially in cities likeBeijing and Shanghai, is changing so fast I suggest using only guides with current year copyright dates.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good but could be better, January 3, 2004
By Chris (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
Good solid tips on where to go for good shopping for the 1st time visitor, but it could be organized better as it tends to jump around and return to the same topic. For example, in Shanghai, the book mentions the Dong Tai Market under Bargaining, Old City, Antiques and Antiques Market when it could have been in one section.
Also, for Hong Kong, the book gives a plug for the Hong Tourism Agency (p.44). However, beware their "QTS" seal of approval for trustworthy stores. I got ripped off at one of their approved stores (Louvre Jewelry) and they said they could not help address the problem.
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1.0 out of 5 stars seaviews
This book is a complete waste of money. I bought it last year before going up to Hong Kong. It is very outdated and not at all helpful.
Published 21 months ago by V. A. Anthony

1.0 out of 5 stars Condescending, racist, out of date
Gershman's entries for Shanghai--a place that's truly heaven for shoppers--were awful. The places she recommended were tourist traps, her comments were perfunctory, and her... Read more
Published on May 15, 2005 by Bridget

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible shopping guide for a China Trip
I just returned from a tour of China and this book was a tremendous resource and was the most popular book on the tour. Read more
Published on November 1, 2003 by mary1anne2

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