Series:

Greetings From... (Thunder Bay Press)

5 total works

Cover of Greetings from Seattle
Seattle was the birthplace of rock legend Jimi Hendrix, as well as the musical style of grunge. It's also the birthplace of Starbucks, and the current home of Microsoft, Amazon, and many other major corporations. Filled with both culture and commerce, Seattle is a study in contrasts--and, with Mount Rainier and the Space Needle looming in the skyline, a study in majestic beauty as well.

The many sides of this unusual city are revealed in Greetings from Seattle, which tells the story of the Emerald City's history, architecture, people, and places with stunning full-color images and quotes from writers detailing the many reasons to love this terrific town. The book also includes four removable postcards you can frame or share with friends that truly highlight the city's most famous landmarks.

With Greetings from Seattle, you won't even have to brave the city's famous drizzle to catch a glimpse of all its glory!

Cover of Greetings from Paris
Paris is one of the most thrilling cities in the world. From the Eiffel Tower, presiding majestically over the city, to the Mona Lisa, smiling her mysterious smile at the Louvre, the delights of Paris are known throughout the world. Once you've seen them, you'll never forget them--whether it's in person or in Greetings from Paris!

From its history to its architecture to its people, Greetings from Paris explores everything about this unique city in stunning full-color images of its past and present. Tour the Champs-Elysees and imagine yourself beneath the Arc de Triomphe; browse the shops and cafes of Montparnasse and the Quartier Latin; stroll the banks of the river Seine--with Greetings from Paris you can do it all!

The book also includes quotes from famous writers that explain why they love the city--and why you should too!--and four removable postcards featuring some of the city's most recognizable landmarks that you can frame or send to friends. Say bonjour to the beauty of Paris!

Cover of Greetings from San Francisco

Greetings from San Francisco

by Editors Of

Published 19 July 2011
When it's time to go back to the daily grind, it's easy to miss the fun and excitement of vacation -- especially if you've just spent time in a city like San Francisco. Home to remarkable landmarks like Fisherman's Wharf, a vibrant counterculture centered in neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, and natural wonders like the majestic Twin Peaks, it's the type of place that inspires those who visit. And its uncommon beauty makes it perfect for postcards.

Greetings from San Francisco features a four-layer die cut diorama of the city's skyline, as well as four such postcards highlighting the best parts of the city by the bay. But this compact book also includes loads of fun facts about everything from songs with lyrics about San Francisco to trivia about the people, the neighborhoods, and the culture of the California town. It's the perfect keepsake for anyone nostalgic for days spent hopping on and off cable cars -- or anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it.

Cover of Greetings from London
Trying to make the guards laugh at Buckingham Palace. Touring the Tower of London. Shopping in the flea markets of Camden and Notting Hill. These are but a few of the activities that would make up the perfect London vacation. It's a trip everyone should take--but until you can, there's Greetings from London!

This unique book offers an introduction to what makes London so special: its history, its architecture, its people and its places. Full-color images tell a compelling story of the city's past and present, while quotes from famous writers explain why they love the city--and why you should too! Greetings from London also includes four removable postcards featuring some of the city's most recognizable landmarks that you can frame or send to friends.

London is calling! With Greetings from London, you'll experience the city as never before, in all its royal, renowned glory.

Cover of Greetings from Rome
Walk the streets of Rome, and you'll experience thousands of years of history come alive. But as you marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and the majesty of the Colosseum, you will also pass elegantly chic shops and restaurants serving the best spaghetti carbonara you've ever tasted. The present and the past mingle easily in Rome--and in this amazing book!

Greetings from Rome details the history, architecture, people, and culture of this awe-inspiring city. With full-color images of sites such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and St. Peter's Basilica; quotes from famous writers that offer their own love for the city; and four removable postcards that you can frame or send to friends, this exciting book tells the complete story of Rome from its ancient beginnings to its fantastic present.

Toss a coin in Trevi Fountain and make a wish! Once you've read Greetings from Rome, you'll want to return to the Eternal City again and again.