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The publisher says: Slim, stylish and pocketable, Barcelona Directions is full of ideas for stop-overs, long-weekends and flying visits to one of Europe''s most popular city break destinations, richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. The full-color introduction features 28 themed spreads -- from shopping and designer bars to architecture and art galleries. The main section of the guide, "Places", gives a district-by-district account of the sights, restaurants, shops, transport links and nightlife -- all generously illustrated. Every listing and review is pin-pointed on accompanying user-friendly maps.

Details:
Title: Barcelona Directions
Publisher: Rough Guides
Pub. date: May 19, 2008
Paperback; approx. 200 pages
List price: $11.99
ISBN-10: 1858282802
ISBN-13: 978-1858282800

The publisher says: Wallpaper* City Guides not only suggest where to stay, eat, and drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he or she has a week or just 24 hours in the city. The guides feature up-and-coming areas, landmark buildings in an "Architour," design centers, and a selection of the best shops to buy items unique to the particular city. In addition to looking beautiful, the edited guides are expertly designed with function as a priority. They have tabbed sections so the tourist can easily find what he or she is looking for. Also included are color-coded city maps, rate and currency cards, and an easy navigational tool. Compiled by the well-traveled editorial team of Wallpaper* and by an extraordinary network of international correspondents, the guides are truly THE insider's guide to each featured city.

Details:
Title: Wallpaper City Guide: Barcelona 2008
Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.
Pub. date: March 21, 2008
Paperback; 128 pages
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 0714848271
ISBN-13: 978-0714848273