Compass American Guides : Manhattan

by Gil Reavill, Jean Zimmerman

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations.  Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.
Witty, insightful text captures the best of the city
Rarely published archival imagery from the city's past
Spectacular never previously published photography
The best dining in Manhattan, from hot knishes to haute cuisine
More than 100 recommended hotels in all budget categories
Over a dozen detailed color maps covering every section of the island
Literary excerpts from Manhattan notables including Henry James and JD Salinger


About the authors

Gil Reavill is a journalist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.  He is also the author of Compass American Guides' Hollywood & the Best of Los Angeles.


Jean Zimmerman, his wife, grew up 25 minutes north of Manhattan and has made her home in the city for the last 17 years.  Her book, Women at War in the Wake of Tailhook, was published in 1995.


About the Photographer

Photographer Michael S. Yamashita has been shooting pictures for National Geographic Society magazines and books since 1979.  He is a frequent contributor to Travel & Leisure and Portfolio.  His work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History, the National Gallery in Washington, and Kodak's Professional Photographer's Showcase at EPCOT Center in Florida.  Mr. Yamashita's photagraphy is also featured in the San Francisco and Las Vegas titles from Compass American Guides.

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

About the author

Gil Reavill latest crime novel is a Nordic thriller, This Land Is No Stranger, co-authored with American dramatist (and long-time Stockholm resident) Sarah Hollister, available in paperback and Kindle editions on March 11, 2021 His "13" series of thrillers kicked off with 13 Hollywood Apes, followed up by 13 Stolen Girls, and 13 Under the Wire. He is a leading true-crime journalist, his work widely featured in magazined and in the non-fiction books Mafia Summit and Aftermath, Inc. A screenwriter, Reavill co-wrote the corrupt cop thriller, Dirty, starring Cuba Gooding. Reavill also works as a collaborative writer, with recent credits including Club King, by Peter Gatien, Famous Nathan, by Lloyd Handwerker, I Only Know Who I Am When I Am Somebody Else, by Danny Aiello, Steve & Me: My Life with the Crocodile Hunter, by Terri Irwin and Tiki, by Tiki Barber. Reavill lives in Westchester County, New York.

Reviews

[Gil Reavill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lopate called it the best of its kind

[Siddhartha Srivastava · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect mix of facts and commentary. Great guide!