San Francisco (Access Guides) - Softcover

Wurman, Richard Saul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062772902 ISBN 13: 9780062772909

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2001

Synopsis

Organized by neighborhood, this ACCESS guide vividly re-creates each city block with color-coded entries that give brief descriptions of the restaurants, shops and attractions, and public parks. From who has the best sourdough bread in town to how to soar over the Golden Gate Bridge. follow the well-charted trail; it's all you need and more.

About this title

About the Author:

With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age of 26, Richard Saul Wurman began the singular passion of his life: that of making information understandable. A holder of both M. Arch. & B. Arch. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, he has been awarded several grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Guggenheim Fellowship, two Graham Fellowships & two Chandler Fellowships. In 1991, Richard Saul Wurman received the Kevin Lynch Award from MIT for his creation of the ACCESS travel guides. In 1994, he was named a Fellow of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland & awarded a Doctorate of Fine Arts by the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. In 1995, he received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Art Center College of Design & was Chairman of Graphic Design & Product/Industrial Design of the1995 Presidential Design Awards.

Richard Saul Wurman continues to be a regular consultant to major corporations in matters relating to the design & understanding of information. He is married to novelist Gloria Nagy, has 4 children & lives in Newport, Rhode Island.

Synopsis:

A vibrant, multi-cultural hot spot filled with beautiful sights, breathtaking views and a romantic aura that persists all year long, San Francisco continues to be one of the most beloved travel destinations in the US today. This new edition includes a new section for gay and lesbian travellers. The City by the Bay's stature as one of the US's most attractive, welcoming and charming destinations is well deserved. Honeymooners continue to be lured by San Francisco's romantic charm, seasoned travellers like the civilised pace and dramatic views, families appreciate the many attractions for children, gays and lesbians flock to this tolerant town for its vibrant subculture, and executives love to hold their conventions there year after year. Comprehensive, fully updated and filled with revised maps, sidebars and points of interest - and a new section for gay and lesbian travellers - Access San Francisco's 9th Edition covers the city's myriad sights and sounds and allow the visitor to discover that its many treasures unfold over the course of time.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0062772902
• ISBN 13: 9780062772909
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224