Publisher's Synopsis
Wildsam Field Guides: Philadelphia explores the tough and tender "underdog" city best known as the birthplace of our nation, gathering travel intel, stories and recommendations from locals.Dive deep into City of Brotherly Love: Interviews with a poet, a cultural producer, a jazz director, a typewriter repairman, a historic interpreter and moreExpert picks for Italian food, public art, architecture, waterfront experiences and moreAn illustrated map of Philadelphia's hip-hop historyA beginner's guide to the local lexiconHistorical musings on Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Frank Rizzo, sports teams, Rocky, jazz and moreOriginal essays from Feminista Jones,John Morrison and Sara NovicExcerpted writings from W.E.B. Du Bois and Jane JacobsEssential intel that opens up the city, from the Wildsam-curated record collection and reading list, to a deep-dive into neighborhood profiles and beloved businesses.
