Lonely Planet The Cities Book

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

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100 little doors to the Weird and Wonderful from the worlds Great Museums Open tiny doors, large doors and strange doors to museum collections around the world - and discover their most astonishing, weird and surprising objects. This extraordinary lift-the-flap book contains 14 themed cabinets, from toy makers and treasure hunters, to sailors and archaeologists. Each cabinet is beautifully brought to life by a different illustrator and full-colour photography. Suitable for ages 8+

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"This hefty coffee-table book boasts 750 photographs and provides a breezy overview of 200 vibrant cities. Thankfully, not all are predictable choices, including Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and Tehran, not on many Westerners lists of vacation destinations. (Yes, San Francisco is included, though its fog is described debate amongst yourselves as a weakness.)" * San Francisco Chronicle *
"A weighty giant, a lavishly photographed, freshly updated guide to 200 of the planets most enticing destinations, from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar. Youll find itinerary tips, perfect day advice and lists for everything from the best cities for bookworms (New York, Paris) to the best spots for coffee hounds (Addis Ababa, Oaxaca). Its a book to inspire travel or while away a rainy day, cozied up in an armchair." * San Jose Mercury Times *
"The Cities Book: A Journey Through the Best Cities in the World from Lonely Planet looks at 200 cities from Abu Dhabi through Zanzibar, offering everything from the best time to visit to ideas for a perfect day." * Associated Press *