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Alison Mills Newman's innovative novel 'Francisco' is a vibrant and unflinching portrayal of life in 1970s California. Written in her early twenties, the book chronicles the experiences of a young...

San Francisco Ghosts by Mark Lyon is a collection of over one hundred true tales of ghostly manifestations in the city. From eerie encounters to unexplained events, these stories reveal the...

San Francisco Poems by Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a collection of poems that bring to life the city he has called home for over half a century. With wit and lyricism, Ferlinghetti captures scenes of...

San Francisco's Legacy Bars are a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This book takes you on a journey through the city's most remarkable nightspots, exploring their unique...

San Francisco Inspire Us A Celebration in Photographs by Adam Gamble is a stunning collection of photographs showcasing the city's diverse culture, people, and natural beauty. With over 96 pages of...

San Francisco on Instagram showcases 300 photos of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area captured by more than fifty acclaimed photographers from across the Instagram community. From iconic...

San Francisco's Parks explores the history and development of San Francisco's 230 parks, which are managed by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. From its early days as a small city...

JR's photographic mural, The Chronicles of San Francisco, is an exuberant celebration of democracy in an age when it could not be more needed or welcome. This stunning work features over 1,000...

San Francisco's Chinatown offers a unique glimpse into one of Northern California's most revered cultural neighborhoods. Kathy Chin Leong's photography and Evans' text work together to transport...

The San Francisco Puzzle Book offers a fun and interactive way to learn about the city. With 90 puzzles, including word searches, jumbles, crossword puzzles, and more, you can explore San Francisco's...

Good Night San Francisco is a soothing bedtime companion that invites young readers to explore the vibrant city of San Francisco. This charming book showcases the iconic landmarks and attractions of...

San Francisco's Magnificent Streetcars showcases the city's historic cable cars, streetcars, and trolley coaches through captivating photography. The story begins with the opening of San Francisco's...

San Francisco Year Zero explores the complex history behind one of America's most socially liberal cities. In 1978, three pivotal events - the assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk, the...

San Francisco Jazz: A City's Enduring Musical Heritage Jazz music has long been an integral part of San Francisco's vibrant cultural landscape. From renowned clubs like So Different and Jimbo's Bop...

The Driver A Tale of Old San Francisco by Steve Bartholomew is a gripping story of murder, deception and redemption set in 1870s San Francisco.When a wealthy man is stabbed on a streetcar, the driver...

A comprehensive history of San Francisco's development was commissioned to commemorate the city's centennial anniversary in 1876. Written by pioneers who had lived through significant events, this...

Chloe Sherman: Renegades. San Francisco: The 1990s is a candid portrait of queer culture in the 1990s. In this debut monograph, Chloe Sherman's documentary photographic work captures the vibrancy and...

San Francisco's story is one of contrasts and extremes. From the early days of Spanish missions to the present day, the city has been shaped by its unique blend of cultures, industries, and ideas...

Experience the unique spirit of San Francisco in your own home with this elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the City by the Bay. Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow cocktail recipes,...

The beats were loud, the lights were bright. Superstar DJ Sam Francisco's music is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. When he pulls the plug, things look bleak, but it's the people and cats who make a...

Jack London's San Francisco Stories offers a unique glimpse into the city's pre-earthquake days. This collection of 23 tales showcases London's vivid eyewitness account of the Great 1906 Earthquake...

Francisco Matto: The Modern and The Mythic is the first comprehensive U.S. publication on Uruguayan artist Francisco Matto, a pioneer of Latin American art. Spanning over five decades of artistic...

The geologic world of San Francisco Bay Area is a colorful and complex mosaic. Doris Sloan explores this fascinating landscape, explaining the processes that have shaped it over millions of years...

The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Terrifying Story of Survival. In the early spring of 1906, life in San Francisco was full of possibility. Horse-drawn carriages shared the streets with shiny new...

The San Francisco Splash is the seventh book in this popular series of early chapter book mysteries. Each title is set in a different American ballpark, offering a unique blend of sports and...

San Francisco's grand department stores were a hallmark of the city's vibrant retail scene in the late nineteenth century. From Blum's for its famous Coffee Crunch cake to Gump's for good taste, each...

Rebecca Solnit's Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas is a groundbreaking work that reimagines the traditional atlas as a tool for exploring the complex layers of meaning in a place. Through 22...

San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide to Its History and Architecture By Philip Choy, City Lights Publishers This comprehensive guidebook explores the history and architecture of San Francisco's iconic...

Francisco de Asís is a figure whose life has been shaped by paradox and contradiction. Gilbert Keith Chesterton's biography presents this complex individual in a new light, exploring the ways in...

Explore the city that never sleeps with San Francisco A Book of Numbers. This vibrant board book is packed with colorful illustrations and interesting things to count, from iconic landmarks like the...

The San Francisco Doodler Murders by Kate Zaliznock In 1974, one of San Francisco's most horrific unsolved serial murder cases began. The man police called "The Doodler" took at least five lives,...

Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas explores the many layers of meaning in one place. Rebecca Solnit examines the city and its surroundings through the eyes of different inhabitants, revealing the...

San Francisco, a city of contrasts, where the echoes of the past meet the vibrant present. This 1920s sourcebook for the City by the Bay provides a rich backdrop for your next Call of Cthulhu...

San Francisco's Chinatown has been a destination for sojourners and immigrants since the Gold Rush era. Despite laws restricting Chinese immigration, the area has thrived as a residential and...

San Francisco Beer: A History of Brewing by the Bay explores the city's rich brewing heritage. From its first commercial brewery in 1847 to the present day, San Francisco has been home to many iconic...

The San Francisco 49ers at 75 is a commemorative collection of stories and photographs from Sports Illustrated celebrating the franchise's history. Founded in 1946, the team has thrilled their loyal...

Discover San Francisco from A to Z. This companion to Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco takes an alphabetical journey through the City by the Bay, with stops at iconic landmarks like Alcatraz, the...

Thirteen-year-old Jacob Kaufman's life is marked by loss and hardship as he navigates the challenges of his Jewish heritage and the prejudices of those around him. But when the ground beneath his...

Boxing in San Francisco by F. Daniel Somrack explores the history of boxing in northern California during the California Gold Rush era. This volume focuses on the legendary fighters who made their...

The Beat Generation in San Francisco: A Literary Tour By Bill Morgan Discover the vibrant literary scene that emerged in San Francisco during the 1950s. This meticulously researched guide takes you...

Behind the scenes of one of America's most iconic football teams lies a story of triumph and transformation. Matt Barrows, a seasoned reporter on the 49ers beat, takes readers on a journey into the...

San Francisco's Potrero Hill explores the fascinating history of this San Francisco neighborhood. In the early 1800s, it was known as the Potrero Nuevo, or "new pasture," before becoming an...

Chinese San Francisco, 1850-1943 A Trans-Pacific CommunityThis detailed social and cultural history explores the development of the Chinese community in San Francisco, from its founding during the...

Get to know San Francisco with Lonely Planet's trusted travel guide. Catch a ferry to Alcatraz, wander in the Castro, and admire the vibrant Mission murals.This comprehensive guide features...

Inventing Indigenism: Francisco Laso's Image of Modern PeruNatalia Majluf explores the rise of the image of the Indian in literature and visual culture, tracing a decisive break in representations of...

The Victorian Theater in the American West: A Study of San Francisco's Influence. Carolyn Grattan Eichin explores the dynamics and influence of theater in the Western United States during the 19th...

Discover San Francisco's Hidden Gems: 39 Inspiring Stairway Walks Explore the city's diverse neighborhoods and scenic vistas via its extensive network of public stairways. This updated guidebook...

The Communist Party in San Francisco: A History of Activism and Change. Founded in 1919, the CP in San Francisco experienced an early period of ineffectiveness before becoming a significant force in...

This Little Golden Book introduces young visitors to San Francisco's iconic landmarks and hidden gems. With Sally as your guide, explore Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island, Chinatown, and the famous...

San Francisco in World War II by John Garvey explores the pivotal role San Francisco played during the Second World War. The city's transformation into a major deployment center for the US military...

San Francisco's iconic landmarks come to life in this vibrant coloring book. Detailed line drawings are filled with patterns, abstracts, and florals, inviting you to bring them to life with colored...

Joshua Abraham Norton's life was one of unexpected twists and turns. Arriving in San Francisco during the 1849 Gold Rush, he sought to establish himself in business but found himself entangled in the...

Superstar DJ Sam Francisco is throwing the best party, but Buzzkill Bill is determined to shut it down. As the music keeps him awake, Bill sends his dogs to shut the party down, followed by pest...

Fodor's San Francisco is your comprehensive guide to exploring one of America's most iconic cities. With detailed maps, insider tips and expert recommendations, this travel guide will help you make...

Larry Loves San Francisco! A Larry Gets Lost Book by John Skewes is a charming board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of the city and its iconic landmarks. This little pup loves to explore,...

The 2019 San Francisco 49ers Story is a gripping account of the team's remarkable season. Eight sportswriters share their insights into the team's history, roster building, and key performances that...

The sixth and final book in K F Breene's Demigods of San Francisco series is now available. In Sin and Surrender, Kieran and Lexi face their greatest challenge yet as they navigate the treacherous...

Discover San Francisco's Best-Kept Secrets The 500 Hidden Secrets of San Francisco is your guide to exploring the city beyond the tourist trail. From secret spots in Golden Gate Park to local...

The Richmond District: A History of San Francisco's Unique Neighborhood. San Francisco is a patchwork of unique neighborhoods, and one of the most distinctive is the Richmond District. This area...

San Francisco's most mysterious resident shares his love for the city through beautiful photography and witty observations. Karl the Fog's Twitter and Instagram accounts showcase his daily life, with...

Discover San Francisco and the Bay Area with this expert guide. San Francisco's stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage make it a city like no other, from its iconic Golden Gate Bridge to its...

Fifty Years by the Bay: A Chronicle of San Francisco Giants History This literary documentary takes readers on a journey through the significant memories in San Francisco Giant history, spanning 40...

Discover the best of San Francisco with this concise guide, packed with insider tips and local knowledge. From iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge to hidden gems in each neighborhood, this...

A Time of Youth: Photographs by William Gedney, 1966-1967 In 1966, documentary photographer William Gedney embarked on a Guggenheim Fellowship to record the culture of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury...

Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco follows the adventures of a curious dog as he explores the city's landmarks and cultural attractions. After getting separated from his owners, Larry travels to famous...

French San Francisco explores the lesser-known story of French visitors to 19th-century California. From the early days of exploration in 1786, to the goldfields of the 1840s, this book delves into...

The Fabulous Sylvester: The Legend, the Music, the Seventies in San Francisco In the 1970s, a young singer with a powerful voice and a flair for the dramatic emerged as a symbol of liberation and...

San Francisco's rich cultural history has long made it a hub for forward-thinking and freedom of expression. This unique blend of influences has given rise to a distinctive soundtrack in American...

The Franchise: San Francisco 49ers A Curated History of the Niners Explore the lesser-known moments and decisions that have shaped the iconic identity of the San Francisco 49ers. This engaging...

Designing San Francisco: A Story of Art and Urban Renewal in the City by the Bay. In this groundbreaking book, Alison Isenberg reveals the untold story of postwar San Francisco's design and...

This Is San Francisco by Alexander Barrett is a charming and humorous tribute to the city's unique character. Through engaging essays, anecdotes, and illustrations, Barrett invites you to explore San...

Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San FranciscoA raunchy and rollicking account of a vanished era, this memoir celebrates an eccentric and remarkable extended family. Alia Volz's...

A Fish Has No Word For Water: A Punk Homeless San Francisco Memoir by Violet Blue is a powerful and unflinching account of survival. At just 13, Violet was forced to fend for herself on the streets...

David Reynolds' Slow Road to San Francisco is a thought-provoking travelogue that takes readers on a journey from Ocean City, Maryland to San Francisco. With a humorous and insightful eye, Reynolds...

San Francisco's gentrification has left the city with a predominantly white population, and the Black community hovers at just over 3 percent. In response, the Robeson Justice Academy was established...

Jack Nightingale faces his greatest challenge in San Francisco as he battles a group of Satanists who seek to unleash a demon into the world. The Apostles, a ruthless coven, will stop at nothing to...

Discover the art of Francisco Garcés, aka Dibujante Nocturno, in this lavishly-produced monograph. Turn the pages to explore a collection of monsters, creatures, and characters created by this...

The Remonstrantie: A Key Moment in Indian Commerce In 1658, Francisco Pelsaert's seven-year experience in India came to a head. His account, known as the Remonstrantie, provides valuable insights...

The San Francisco Cacophony Society is a fascinating tale of underground creativity and rebellion. This book tells the story of the influential cabal that rose from the ashes of the mysterious...

The story of the San Francisco Women's Building is one of grassroots activism and community building. In 1970, a group of women came together to form the San Francisco Women's Centers, which would...

Sex, Drugs & Disco San Francisco Diaries from the Pre-AIDS Era by Mark Abramson In the 1970s, thousands of young gay men flocked to San Francisco, drawn by its vibrant culture and sense of freedom...

The Dancing Floor by John Buchan is a novel that explores the idea that civilization can be reborn through its younger generation. At its heart is Kore Arabin, a feisty heroine who experiments with...

Andrea Carter and the San Francisco Smugglers by Susan K. Marlow is a gripping tale of adventure and bravery set in 19th-century America. When a winter flood forces Andrea to leave her plans for the...

Murder by the Bay: A Collection of Historic Homicides in San Francisco. The city's history is marked by a number of infamous murders that have captured the public's imagination. These crimes, which...

Francisco de Goya and the Art of Critique is an in-depth study that reconsiders the artist's comprehensive critique of modern society through his extensive body of work. Anthony J. Cascardi argues...

The Streets of San Francisco: A Quinn Martin TV SeriesA behind-the-scenes look at the iconic ABC television series that aired from 1972 to 1977, featuring commentary from Michael Douglas and other...

The Photographer's Guide to San Francisco is your key to capturing the city's most iconic images. With clear instructions and picturesque postcard-style photographs, this guide will help you discover...

Emma Kennedy's memoir tells the story of her disastrous journey to the USA in 1989. With little more than pennies in their pockets, Emma and her friend Dee embark on a series of misadventures that...

Counterpoints: A San Francisco Bay Area Atlas of Displacement and Resistance brings together diverse perspectives to explore gentrification and resistance in the region. Compiled by the Anti-Eviction...

The San Francisco Bay Area Aviation covers the diverse aviation history of this region. From hot-air balloons to jets, the area has seen a wide range of operations, including private and commercial...

The story of disco's enduring legacy in San Francisco's gay community is one of resilience and creativity. In 1979, the genre was all but dead, but in the Castro District, enterprising DJs,...

Enchanted Feminism Ritual, Gender and Divinity Among the Reclaiming Witches of San Francisco by Jone Salomonsen explores the spirituality re-claimed from ancient Paganism and goddess worship in the...

The Floor is Lava! is a fun and action-packed story about two siblings who find themselves in a world where their floor has turned into lava. With no way to touch the ground, they must navigate...

The Nelson-Wolgast Fight and the San Francisco Boxing Scene, 1900-1914 by Arne K. Lang In February 1910, a historic boxing match took place in San Francisco, pitting lightweight champion "Battling"...

Compact and practical travel guide to San Francisco. This slim guidebook provides trustworthy information for short trips, covering key sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, as well...

David Reynolds's Slow Road to San Francisco is a candid and humorous account of his solo coast-to-coast road-trip across America. Spanning 46 days, 13 states, and over 3,000 miles, the journey takes...

San Francisco's affordable housing crisis has long been a pressing issue. This book explores one proposed solution: public housing. From the Progressive Era to the dot-com boom, Housing the City by...

San Francisco in the late 1970s was a city in turmoil. The Summer of Love had faded, and the AIDS crisis loomed large. Yet from this darkness emerged a creative rebirth, driven by punk and fueled by...

The Knucklebone Floor is a richly inventive poetry collection that explores boundaries and wilderness, fragility and resilience, flora and fauna, people and places, past and present. It offers a...

The Thirteenth Floor Vol. 03 by John Wagner, Alan Grant, and Jose Ortiz is the thrilling conclusion to a legendary comic series about a computer with a dark sense of humour. Maxwell Tower's resident...