City By The Bay. San Francisco in Art and Literature

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Sparkling Light Bouncing Off the Bay, astonishingly steep streets at every turn, and an invigorating openness that embodies the American dream of a cultural melting pot ... San Francisco holds a vital place in the imagination and has inspired some of the most acclaimed artists and writers of the past century. A paean to this great muse of a place, City by the Bay pairs works of art and literature that evoke the city's spirit -- from its frontier rowdiness and resilience in the face of catastrophe to its noirish glamour and European charm. City by the Bay features enchanting photographs, paintings, and graphic artworks drawn primarily from the world-renowned collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Poignant passages from classic and contemporary poetry, essays, and fiction accompany each image. These combinations re-create the experience of a stroll through the city's famous neighborhoods from the Haight Ashbury to Chinatown. A true reflection of San Francisco's unique character, City by the Bay is a delightful anthology that will appeal to natives and visitors alike.