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Hardcover Philadelphia: A Pictorial Souvenir Book

ISBN: 0517204886

ISBN13: 9780517204887

Philadelphia: A Pictorial Souvenir

Striking images by historical photographer Carol Highsmith, supported by the informed text of writer-reporter Ted Landphair, take the observer into the individual hearts of this great American city.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Stunning Photography

It's about time somebody did a current, comprehensive travel book about Philadelphia. This city has always had historical attractions, but now it's bright and bustling and full of beauty that no book ever seems to capture. Until this one. The photographer, Ms. Highsmith, fills the book with some fabulous views, like the Museum of Art from the Schuylkill River, and some great shots of Franklin Park -- one of the nation's most spectacular but overlooked urban parks. There's "Billy Penn's" statue, of course, but with the fantastic backdrop of Philly's new skyscrapers. I loved the written introduction and the great old photos (including two delightful Mummers' Parade shots) that start the book; and the captions are truly informative. This is one of those rare coffee table books that you want to spend time reading, cover to cover, as well as enjoying the photographs. This is a winner.
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