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Insider’s guide to New York’s lifestyle haunts.
If you're the urban explorer type who loves to sip coffee in a tucked-away gem or browse through exclusive boutiques, the StyleCity New York guide is like holding the key to the city's hidden treasures. It’s a visual feast, pairing snappy, informative insights with photographs that invite you right into the scene. Perfect for both new travelers and those looking to rediscover New York through fresh eyes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780500210079
Publisher: THAMES HUDSON
Date of Publication: 2003-10-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.14
(rated by 7 readers)
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Insider’s guide to New York’s lifestyle haunts.
If you're the urban explorer type who loves to sip coffee in a tucked-away gem or browse through exclusive boutiques, the StyleCity New York guide is like holding the key to the city's hidden treasures. It’s a visual feast, pairing snappy, informative insights with photographs that invite you right into the scene. Perfect for both new travelers and those looking to rediscover New York through fresh eyes.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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