Publisher's Synopsis
Places--buildings, neighbourhoods, landmarks, and cultural and commercial institutions--help define a cityÆs unique character, its ôsense of place.ö This is the key concept behind Placenotes, a wholly new type of travel book that features the ôone of a kindö places that make a city distinctive. This set of Placenotesguides you to places where you can experience the authentic culture of Austin. For visitors, these are the must-see places. For residents, Placenotesoffers the perfect opportunity to become deeply acquainted with the places that distinguish their city from all others--an opportunity to invest in the life of the place. Not a conventional travel book, Placenotesis a set of individual cards that describe unique places in the city. The front of each card has a colour photograph that captures the spirit of a particular place. The back of the card tells the story of the place, often with commentary by a local expert. It also provides all the practical details you need to plan your visit. A map, index of places, and key to symbols comes in the set. The cards are contained in a sturdy box with a lid that snaps shut with invisible magnets.
