Broke-Ass Stuart's Guide to Living Cheaply in San Francisco Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first travel book I have ever sat down and read cover to cover for my own enjoyment. Broke-ass Stuart is not a travel guide, it is a voice. Don't get me wrong, the book is informative; however, what sets it apart is Stuart himself, a street-wise hipster who perfectly balances going with the flow and traditional San Francisco irreverence. Finally, Stuart gives it to you straight. If a place is cheap and bad he'll say it. If a place is expensive, he'll tell you to bring a friend and split it. Stuart represents a growing population who just wants to go out, have a great time and pay rent at the end of the month.

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Frommer's® San Francisco 2009 (Frommer's Complete) Review

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(More customer reviews)We spent only a couple of days in the SF area. As visitors who had not been here before, we found it very useful about which places to avoid (tourist traps) and which places to see. The restaurant guide was also very helpful, not just for SF but for the surrounding towns, like Sausalito. The hotel guide was limited, but helpful, as was the information about various neighborhoods. Overall, a great book to have on hand when planning your trip!

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PhotoSecrets San Francisco & Northern California: The Best Sights and How to Photograph Them Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not a book for pro photographers looking for insight or technical secrets. The pictures in this book have interesting composition, but they are not world-class photos. In fact there are some which are plain poor (... there are several out of focus pictures and some with poor exposure). This book isn't for the pros though, it is for the amateurs. But what the book DOES have are outstanding tips for helping amateur photographers understand why to do certain things in certain locations, such as what lens selection does to the shot composition, and how to pick intersting angles.
Is it a travel book? Not really. It lists locations in a given area but it won't help you plan your day in a city.
Now with that said ... this book is truly a photo location list. Most travelers are not pro photographers, but they love to get a tip or two on how to take good photos. Having this book alongside a travel guide goes a long way to help finding and composing interesting pictures. Travelers want to find places where they can take memorable photographs, but travel books don't help with that much. So this book definitely fills a specifc need.
I find this book enjoyable in this aspect, ... It is extremely well illustrated with pictures, examples, maps and beginner photo tips. Don't buy it for travel tips, don't buy it for photography lessons, but buy it to find out how you can make the most of finding the truly memorable locations, and buy it for seeing a photo composition process by working backwards from the final product.

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All-color guide for people who enjoy photography.

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Frommer's San Francisco Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) Review

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(More customer reviews)I found the guide to be VERY well organized and helpful. The restaurant and hotel suggestions (we stayed at the Cow Hollow Motor Inn) were helpful and spot on. We were not disappointed.
The fold out map could have been more extensive, especially because a couple of the restaurants were in locations that extended beyond the map itself.
The book is light (weight-wise) which is a plus in my view especially when you're doing a lot on foot.

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These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozns of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.
Full-color package at an affordable price
Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions
Foldout front covers with maps and quick-reference information
Tear-resistant map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
Handy pocket-sized trim

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