New York City Books

	Streetwise Manhattan Very useful as a quick reference guide to the island. I've used previous editions of this Streetwise map of Manhattan many times, and it has helped me by showing subway stops, cross streets, main buildings, major landmarks, and other features in a easy-to-open and read format that I could refer to quickly and discreetly.
	Not For Tourists Guide to New York City This is a compact directory of all things NYC: maps and graphics, as well as listings of services, restaurants, shops, schools, entertainment venues, public transportation, parks, and more.
	Fodor's New York City (Fodor's Gold Guides) by Fodor's Get the scoop from local writers on hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities.
	Downtown: My Manhattan by Pete Hamill The story of Manhattan from a Brooklyn-born journalist and novelist. Tells the story of riots, celebrations, constructions, heroes, and memories crowding the island for centuries.
	Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An Opinionated History and More Than 100 Legendary Recipes by Arthur Schwartz, Chris Callis (Photographer) Gastronomic expertise on the culinary foundations of the city plus recipes: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Eggs Benedict, Lindy's cheesecake, Lobster Newburg, etc.
	New York City 5 Borough Atlas: Laminated (Hagstrom) by Hagstrom Map Company All the streets in all the boroughs in all their splendor. Why do I recommend laminated maps? Wait until you get to NYC--you'll wish you had laminated yourself!
	New York: Then and Now by Annette Witheridge Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850's to 1950's. Includes famous vistas, landmarks, and neighborhoods.
	Eyewitness Travel Guide to New York by Eleanor Berman Delight in this sumptous visual presentation of New York's famed attractions.
	Access New York City Travel guide organized by neighborhoods; discover the best hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping, parks, and outdoor spaces.
	Michelin Green Guide New York City An excellent, compact, and concise guide to NYC sights and attractions. Includes colorful maps and photographs and excellent itineraries for the visitor.
	New York (7 Episode PBS Boxed Set of DVDs) A film by Ric Burns. This series offers fourteen hours chronicling the history of New York from its beginning in 1609 as a Dutch trading post, through the turbulent years in the decades following World War II, to the end of the 20th century and the city's status as one of the most important and influential cities in the world.
	In Memoriam--New York City, 9/11/01 Follows Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and his staff through the day of 9/11/2001 and its aftermath.
	The World Trade Center: A Tribute by Bill Harris A tribute to the World Trade Center covering the history and architecture of the buildings and the lower Manhattan neighborhood where they stood with over 80 full-color photographs.
	Down 42nd Street: Sex, Money, Culture, and Politics at the Crossroads of the World by Marc Eliot New York Times biographer Marc Eliot covers the life and times of New York's 42nd Street and documents the cultural impact it has had on New York City and the world.
	I Shot New York by Ralph Ginzburg (Photographer), Shoshana Ginzburg, George Plimpton
	New York from the Air by Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Photographer), John Tauranac
	Manhattan Unfurled by Matteo Pericoli This author photographed the whole of New York’s shoreline profile from Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and New Jersey (which he reached by motorcycle) and made two continuous pen-and-ink drawings of Manhattan’s skyline.
	Manhattan Shores: An Expedition Around Manhattan Island by Laura Rosen
	Eddie's New York City Cheese Pizza Handmade, fully baked with 8 large slices

New York City Maps

These excellent, laminated maps show a pedestrian-oriented view of city features and attractions. I have used Streetwise maps for years in cities around the world, and the Streetwise Manhattan map extensively in NYC. You can fold and unfold these maps discreetly and avoid looking too much like a tourist. These maps have been the best souvenir and most enduring guide to the places I've visited. If you travel to NYC, consider getting these maps:

	Streetwise Manhattan
	Streetwise Central Park
	Streetwise Midtown Manhattan
	Streetwise Downtown Manhattan
	Streetwise Address Map (Manhattan)
	Streetwise The Bronx by Michael E. Brown
	Streetwise Queens by Michael E. Brown
	Streetwise Brooklyn by Michael E. Brown
	Streetwise NY, NJ Metro Road Map

New York City Magazines

	New York: covers entertainment, shopping, and events.
	The New Yorker: weekly magazine with political and business coverage, social commentary, fiction, humor, art, poetry, and criticism.
	The New York Observer: guide to New York City and its environs; criticism, analysis, and opinionated insight on the arts and industries.