Posted by Harry
Books | 01 Jun 08 | Comments (0) | Stumble
IDEO, the design and innovation firm, have teamed up with Chronicle books and published two new travel books in a series called IDEO Eyes Open. London and New York are the first two. The guides are designed to shift "the attention of the traveler and everyday observer from mere sightseeing toward looking—really looking—at their surroundings. Culled from the experiences and observations of IDEO's designers, cultural anthropologists, and architects, this volume delves into the social, architectural, and epicurean scenes of New York.". They are definitely more focused on the experience than the usual travel guide, as they focus on a relatively small number of off the beaten track places/activities; Hotel Bars, Metronaps, 4-Course Vegan, Tenement Museum for example. 50 places in all organized in four categories - Diner, Shopper, Mingler and Observer. Search Inside the book here. Paperpack, 160 pages, well illustrated, $15.61 at Amazon.
