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Book Synopsis: “A kaleidoscopic homage both personal and historical . . . Kamiya’s symphony of San Francisco is a grand pleasure.” —New York Times Book Review
The bestselling love letter to one of the world’s great cities, San Francisco, by a life-long Bay Area resident and co-founder of Salon.
Cool, Gray City of Love brings together an exuberant combination of personal history, deeply researched history, in-depth reporting, and lyrical prose to create an unparalleled portrait of San Francisco. Each of its 49 chapters explores a specific site or intersection in the city, from the mighty Golden Gate Bridge to the raunchy Tenderloin to the soaring sea cliffs at Land’s End. Encompassing the city’s Spanish missionary past, a gold rush, a couple of earthquakes, the Beats, the hippies, and the dot-com boom, this book is at once a rambling walking tour, a natural and human history, and a celebration of place itself—a guide to loving any city more faithfully and fully.
For readers of E. B. White’s Here is New York, Jose Saramago’s Journey to Portugal, or Alfred Kazin’s A Walker in the City, Cool, Gray City of Love is an ambitious, insightful one-of-a-kind book for a one-of-a-kind city.
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Step into the vibrant tapestry of San Francisco with Cool Gray City of Love: 49 Views of San Francisco. Immerse yourself in the rich history, captivating stories, and unique charm of this iconic city. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this book is your essential guide to unlocking the hidden gems and exploring the soul of San Francisco.
With meticulous research and lyrical prose, this love letter to the city takes you on a journey through its 49 chapters, each dedicated to a specific site or intersection that shapes the city's identity. From the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to the colorful streets of the Tenderloin, and even the breathtaking cliffs of Land's End, you'll discover the layers of San Francisco's past and present.
Unlike any other city guide, Cool Gray City of Love seamlessly weaves personal narratives, historical anecdotes, and in-depth reporting into a kaleidoscope of vibrant storytelling. The author, a seasoned Bay Area resident, immerses you in the spirit of San Francisco, capturing the essence of its Spanish missionary origins, gold rush era, influential Beat Generation, counterculture movements, and the modern-day tech revolution.
Join the ranks of readers who have been captivated by the enthralling tales within the pages of this ambitious and insightful book. If you've ever fallen in love with a city, this is an experience you cannot miss. Whether you're an armchair traveler or a curious explorer, Cool, Gray City of Love will inspire you to see every corner of San Francisco with fresh eyes and an open heart.
Begin your love affair with San Francisco today. Order your copy of Cool Gray City of Love and embark on a journey of discovery, nostalgia, and profound affection for this remarkable city.
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