Going to NYC..buy this book.
354397
As a first time traveller to NYC, this concise book provided structure to my 4 day visit. I would have had NO idea where to begin when it comes to daygame, nightlife and so forth. I can say my visit was so much better thanks to this book. Recommended
4330543
This is a wonderful book if you are from NYC and a baseball fan.  One of the best books --enjoy!!
2144850
We live outside of NYC in Stamford, CT and we head into the city about every other weekend. We love go out to eat and so we're ALWAYS carrying around this book (its small enough to fit in a medium sized purse) and reffering to the book to get an idea of price, atmosphere, location, etc. I refer to the book at least once a week to find out more information about a place....its the only place I look for reviews and it has basically become the only place I look for ideas on places to go! If its not in Zagat, usually I'm not interested in going!! Most of the times its for dinners, but I've looked it up a few times for lunch/bars too. Great sections - separated by location if you're looking for a particualr area of the city, or type of cusine, or atmopshere (even stuff like, does it have a fireplace?). Great gift....I've given it out several times to newcomers to the city, and they don't go anywhere w/o it either. Would buy again when my book gets old!!! And, I will buy it again for someone as a gift..!
1463940
If you plan on hiking in central New York, you'll want this book. If you read this book first, you might find yourself heading to central New York to hike! Bill Bowers and Eileen McNulty-Bowers did their homework and footwork, obviously, including flora and fauna, history of trails and areas hiked, and they even threw in places to visit along the way for good measure and to ensure that each hike means something, makes a memory.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/50-Hikes-in-Central-New-York-s-Leatherstocking-Country-Explorer-s-Guides/dp/0881508179/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">50 Hikes in Central New York's Leatherstocking Country (Explorer's Guides)</a>
3200289
I've been planning a trip to New York for a while and I still enjoy using guidebooks when I visit cities. I know many people have decided to just use iphone apps or online research. It's so nice to be able to carry a book with you that you can touch and feel, and look at a real map to decide what to do. This book has so many great tips. Neighborhoods in detail, with all the high points to visit. This is an excellent source for research before, and during the trip. Highly recommend.
322922
I bought another inferior guide on my first trip.  Never again.  This guide is the best.  Not perfect, but at least it gives you maps and pictures and really great tips.  I wish it could give more detailed info on each attraction, but with all the security changes (almost weekly) it's best to pick the ones you want to go to, then check out their website for the latest info.  If you use this right and do your research before you get to NYC, you will be very happy and have a great trip and great pics to show for it!
3738911
Being a New Yorker, the history of Manhattan is wonderful. I have read this book 3 times so far. Pete Hamill paints a picture so vivid that the sounds,smells and sights of NY makes the reader want to read more of his books. I have and so far; great!
1311241
A "must" for those who love, appreciate, are amused by or are just fascinated with New York, the greatest city in the world, the Big Apple. (In the interest of full disclosure this is coming from an unabashed New York lover, it's excitement, its energy, its everything-ness...)

Stories of New York told as only the New York Times could tell them. Who, after all, knows the city better than the Times?  And who is better able to tell the story than the NY Times?

Photos, articles and essays, all kinds of comments and perspecitives, all worthy of the the greatest city in the world.

If you are a New York lover, you will love this book!!
2775185
I've been waiting for this book for some time now. I preordered it on September 4th, 2013, based on some preliminary artwork I'd seen of the project.
I'm into classic graphic novels and illustration (think of old RAW/Spieglman era), and was intrigued by the approach.
I'm also a New Yorker (Bed Stuy denizen at the moment), and have had an interest in street etiquette for a long time; "Move to the side if you're going to stop, nice tourists". I worked on 40th and B-Way for years, and really saw the need for some sort of pamphlet for visitors.

This book exceeded my expectations. It's written with humor and wit, and really captures a lot of what it means to be a New Yorker. I found myself agreeing with and remembering literally ALL of the situations presented in this book. I also saw my failures, and realized that I already knew the rules of the street... it's a GREAT book for both native and toursits.

The illustrations are great. I like the use of black (I'm a Charles Burns fan),

This is a strong first entry from Nathan Pyle; I expect some more amazing work from him in the future. I am now a fan of his work.

5 stars.

(I'd love a hardcover copy, signed by the author.... it'd go into my collection)
;)
2925146
As someone who has visited NYC more than a dozen times in the past 3 years, including extended stays in a variety of locations, I have low expectations of learning from travel guides.  Lonely Planet is one of my favorite travel publishers and this book does not disappoint.  This books hits all the high spots, including tourist favorites and lesser known jewels alike.  It tipped me off to several restaurants and cultural locations that I will definitely try on my next visit.

The book is a decent size to carry in my purse and its layout is very pleasing to the eye.  Use of color images and high quality paper are a nice plus as well.  It doesn't feel like its going to fall apart after one or two uses.  For my travels I will still rely on the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Not-For-Tourists-Guide-to-New-York-City-2013-Not-for-Tourists-Guidebook/dp/1620870835/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Not For Tourists Guide to New York City 2013 (Not for Tourists Guidebook)</a>, but I will definitely recommend this title to friends who are visiting the city for the first time.
4473500
Awesome.. destroys all the other travel guides.. This guide actually gives you advice to where the locals go in New York City and shows you the REAL New York!
4187770
I read this book during my first trip to New York. The city I admired  from my window was so well reproduced in the book of Matteo Pericoli, that I get the feeling I was able to see NYC through the windows of the real New Yorkers.
Each of the 63 drawings are truly pieces of art. The bookbinding is strong and very nice. This is much more than a coffee table book !
Strongly recommended to the New Yorkers, born and bred, and from abroad !
1244171
This is the best collection of NY photos ever.  Each photo seems like a work of art.  Photographer Chris Bill captures the City in a way to make it cry out and seem real to the viewer.  The mix of black and white images next to color photos gives it a new dimension.  Saves me a fight to the Big Apple every time I look at the book.
1018690
I am a definite researcher.  Seems that lately travel guide books have become a little obselete for there are so many sites online to find all the info you need.  I am going to New York City in March as a birthday treat to stay in Times Square and see many shows.  I don't live far, will be coming from Boston.  I did much research on the area online for hotels, restaurants, sightseeing with some from frommers.com.  But I want this trip to be as great as possible so I splurged and got the actual Frommers travel book.

I am so glad I did.  This 408 page volume is filled to the brim with well researched, detailed information for anything you may need.  I found all the info i needed for Times Square plus taxi costs from the airport, amounts to tip various workers etc. - all things I needed to know.  The book is so detailed not only on the biggest tourist areas but on the entire city and gets you very excited to explore different areas of this multifaceted city.  I have extended my stay to be able to really feel all areas of the city.

The author gives you restaurant listings, hotel listings and sightseeing suggestions for all city sections in all price ranges and interests.  For each area a map is provided showing where all the places are located.  There is also one huge foldout map included in the book.  I must say I found this book priceless with all its up to date info.  And the opinions are very honest withe the reasons backing the opinion.  This helps me with making my decisions.  I also give huge kudos to Frommers for they suggest throughout the book to use frommers.com and other online sites for further information.  This is definitelty a guide whose purpose is to give you the most info possible.

This book is an essential, honest information filled volume that is a necessity to read before and to have during your trip to one of the most famous cities in the world.  Highly recommended.
4633071
I live in New York City and the Zagat Restaurant Guide has been a constant and essential presence since as long as I can remember. There are other, competing dining guides, but if you are going to only purchase one, this is the one to get. In New York City, restaurants are considered a necessity, entertainment, and art. Not only are we serious about our restaurants, there are so many of them! How to cope? Zagat to the rescue....and it does come in very handy.

Now, I should say that Zagat is not primarily a critical guide with long, florid descriptions of the dining experience. Zagat is a data base of 2,111 restaurants that have been rated by 41,604 diners. This methodology works particularly well in New York City because the sampling is so large and the respondents are for the most part serious about their dining.

Each restaurant is listed alphabetically and is given about an inch of space for necessary information: neighborhood, address, phone number, and web address. There is a grid with a  numerical ranking system (0-9 is poor to fair and 26-30 is extraordinary to perfection) for "Food", "Decor", Service". The average price for a dinner with a drink and tip is also given. Small icons indicate such things as whether the restaurant is new, open on Mondays or if credit cards are accepted. A few short lines of description, along with a few pithy quotes are included; just enough to deliver the essence of the place.

What makes this guide so useful is that this database of restaurants is comprehensive and is indexed in ways a New Yorker would search for a restaurant. There are maps, including a large enough pull-out in the back of the book. There are numerous lists by topic: "Most Popular", "Top Food" by ranking, "By Cuisine", "By Location". There are numerous lists by "Special Features" such as "Brunch Downtown", "Child Friendly", "Late Night Dining", "Historic Places", and "Hipster Hangouts". The back of the guide has 81 pages devoted to these easy to scan lists.

If you are planning to visit New York, The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal all review excellent restaurants and I encourage you to do your research. Zagat Guide will help you find and contact those restaurants and suggest countless others to try.  The digital version of the guide is also excellent for those who no longer use books. Currently I use the printed Zagat guide and Open Table together.
3986723
I bought this book back in 2001 for a trip to New York. Not knowing anything about "the city", I needed some help. Along with this one, I purchased a few other guides focusing on gay oriented places in the U.S. and New York, but this one was far better. With it's insightful mini reviews of places shown in the guide, I got ALOT from this book. From places to stay, to places to see, it'll give you a great base to start with when trying to find nightlife, or otherwise, in ANY new city. I'm taking it back with me again to New York and to Seattle this time. But, be weary, as with any guide, places change, and what you read might not be as bad as it says it is, or it could be worse! Thanks for reading.
4693854
I ordered the Analogue Guide because visitors to New York (where I live) often ask me where to go, and it's nice to be able to just hand them something. This book more or less captures the advice I'd give a friend.

It's a portable guide that's not exhaustive and doesn't cater to everyone, and that's the point. You won't find mention of the Empire State Building or Times Square. You will find the cooler spots and cooler neighborhoods worth visiting. If you are a more sophisticated traveler you won't go wrong by letting this book be your guide.

The one glaring omission would be the Staten Island Ferry, which I always recommend. But don't get off in Staten Island(!!), just turn around and get back on the boat. Then go eat at the Mercer Cafe or somewhere else in the Tribeca section of the book.