City by the Bay
Format: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9780789306753
Hardcover|9780789306753
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San Francisco holds a special place in the American imagination. Throughout the decades, the Golden Gate has seduced scores of people who have come seeking fortune and freedom. Its steep streets and salty characters have inspired some of the most acclaimed artists and writers of our time. Pairing great works of art with literature that evokes the city's cosmopolitan charm, this book celebrates all the things that make San Francisco one of the most intriguing places in the world. City by the Bay features stunning masterpieces of photography, painting, and graphic arts all drawn from the world-renowned collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Poignant passages from classic and contemporary poetry, essays, and novels have been carefully selected to accompany each image. These combinations recreate the experience of a stroll through the city's famous neighborhoods from Fisherman's Wharf to Chinatown. A true reflection of the personality and spirit of San Francisco, City by the Bay offersa keepsake,album that tourists, San Franciscans, and art-lovers everywhere will cherish alike.
Featuring the work of the following: Ansel Adams * Isabel Allende * Maya Angelou * Joan Didion * Richard Diebenkorn * Dashiell Hammett * Jack Kerouac * Dorothea Lange * Jack London * Armistead Maupin * Amy Tan * Wayne Thiebaud * Mark Twain
Featuring the work of the following: Ansel Adams * Isabel Allende * Maya Angelou * Joan Didion * Richard Diebenkorn * Dashiell Hammett * Jack Kerouac * Dorothea Lange * Jack London * Armistead Maupin * Amy Tan * Wayne Thiebaud * Mark Twain
| ISBN-13 | 9780789306753 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0789306751 |
| Weight | 1.01 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.15 x 0.75 x 8.40 In |
| List Price | $7.95 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 144 pages |
| Publisher | Universe |
| Published On | 2002-09-14 |
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