Wildsam Field Guides Austin (Wildsam City Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 153233513X ISBN 13: 9781532335136

Publisher: Wildsam, 2018

Synopsis

Wildsam Field Guides point travelers towards unforgettable experiences. We shed light on the lesser known, the complex, the real things, exploring cities through prose and personalities, mixing together historical anecdotes, local interviews, literary memoir and hand-drawn maps, all in service of a deep understanding of place. The guides also offer a highly curated list of recommendations, the kind of smart list a close friend might offer. The second edition of the Austin Field Guide includes a brand new 'bests' list, local interviews, illustrated maps and more. Plus, the best barbecue, swimming holes, dive bars and soulful stories, deep from the cosmic heart of Texas.

About this title

About the Author:

Taylor Bruce is the founder and editor of the Wildsam series of American field guides. The guides incorporate the best of travel storytelling, from personal essays to local interviews, to archival anecdotes, all aimed at capturing the living history of some of America's favorite cities. Selected by National Geographic as a part of the prestigious Traveler 50 list in 2014, the series has expended to include field guides to great American road trips. Previous to starting Wildsam, Taylor's writing appeared in Men s Journal, Paste, and Oxford American, among others.

Review:

For tireless seekers of the authentic. --The Wall Street Journal

Wildsam offers a more intimate, rootsy introduction to America's best cities. --Esquire

The guidebook series that features punchy narratives by famous as well as lesser-known locals. --The New York Times

About this edition

• Publisher: Wildsam
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 153233513X
• ISBN 13: 9781532335136
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Bruce Taylor
• Illustrator: Bilheimer Chris