Non-member Price Member Price 920 O’Farrell Street by Harriet Lane Levy 16.18 12.95 A Jewish girlhood in old San Francisco. Introduction by Charlene Akers Bay Area Historic House Museums: 13th Edition   3.27   2.60   A must-have for the local house-museum fan—a comprehensive listing of historic houses of all styles throughout the Bay Area, with hours, admission prices and all the necessary contact information. A perfect gift for anyone new to the area who wants to do a little historic exploring. Big Alma: San Francisco's Alma Spreckels A biography by Bernice Scharlach 16.18 12.95 OUT OF STOCK The Cafes of San Francisco by A.K. Crump et al. ©2004 21.60   17.28   From traditional java cafes to zen tea lounges, from San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood to Marin County and Napa Valley venues, this book offers an extensive list of cafes, where one can relax or people-watch. Small inserts also give a taste of San Francisco café culture, including the origin of Torani flavored syrups, chocolate resources or recipes from famous cafes, such as Absinthe’s “Ginger Rogers” or mouth-watering brownies from Jackson Square. Informative, fun to read, and definitely useful for visitors and locals alike in the City by the Bay! -LG California Victorians (Beautiful America Publishing) by Kenneth Naversen 17.30 13.85 Softcover Lavishly illustrated with excellent color photographs, this book covers a multitude of architectural treasures of the 19th century in California*. A concise introductory text gives an overview of the main building styles and is followed by extensive photographs of houses, arranged by region, and brief descriptions of each. OUT OF STOCK Ellis Island Family Tree Chart 2.70 2.25 The Essential Handbook of Victorian Entertaining Adapted by Autumn Stephens ©2005 10.77   8.62   Whether for a Victorian-themed party or simple fun, this small book offers hundreds of amusing bits of trivia on the quintessential art of Victorian Entertaining. Why are morning calls paid in the afternoon? How should one dress for a tea party? What topics are best avoided at the dinner table? Period drawings by Charles DanaGibson illuminate each chapter with lively scenes. A must-have for history-savvy readers. -LG The Essential Handbook of Victorian Etiquette by Prof. Thomas E. Hill 9.70   7.75   An amusing and lively compilation of Do's and Don'ts from a century ago. In 2 parts: "The Rules of Conduct That Govern Good Society" and "Professor Hill’s Guide to Love and Marriage." Appropriately illustrated with drawings by Charles Dana Gibson and others of the period. A helpful guide for any social situation! Gardens of Alcatraz Essays by John Hart, Russell Beatty & Michael Boland Photographs by Roy Eisenhardt 16.18 12.95 Golden Gate Park: San Francisco’s Urban Oasis in Vintage Postcards by Christopher Pollack 21.65 17.30 The Haas Sisters of Franklin Street: A Look Back with Love by Frances Bransten Rothman 10.00   8.00   This wonderful memoir, written by a granddaughter of the family for whom the Haas-Lilienthal House was built, really presents the "life and times" of the House by telling the story of 2 of its occupants, the 2 sisters who grew up there. With a wealth of family anecdotes—some serious, most entertaining - this is a detailed and fascinating look at the various eras the girls grew up in. A real treat for anyone who enjoys immersing themselves in the details of earlier times. Haunted San Francisco: Ghost Stories from the City's Past Compiled and Edited by Rand Richards 16.20 12.95 Higher: A Historic Race to the Sky and the Making of a City by Neal Bascomb ©2003     28.15   22.50   The Roaring Twenties forever changed the cityscape of New York when architects William Van Alen and Craig Severance, former partners, decided to each decided to outdo the other in building the “tallest skyscraper in the world”. Superbly documented by journalist Neal Bascomb, this lively account of the fierce battle over the construction of the Chrysler Building and 40 Wall Street gets even tighter when a third party decides to join in - building what will become the Empire State Building. This book amazingly renders the spirit of a golden era and will delight even non-architects. –LG Historic San Francisco: A Concise History and Guide by Rand Richards 18.35   14.68 Imperial San Francisco: Urban Power, Earthly Ruin by Gray Brechin 19.43   15.54 Jewish Life in the American West Edited by Ava F. Kahn 24.35 19.50 OUT OF STOCK MapEasy's Guide to San Francisco (Foldout map) 6.45   5.15   Combination guidebook and location map in one. Very easy-to-read, and color coded to show hotels, restaurants and attractions (such as the Haas-Lilienthal House!) Great to have on hand for visitors.   National Trust Guide: San Francisco by Peter Booth Wiley 21.60   17.28   "America's Guide for Architecture and History Travelers" History and architecture-based walking tours. San Francisco Double Popout Map 6.45   5.15   This cleverly-designed little map is smaller than a postcard, but packed with information in an easy-to-read format. Handy for locals and great for visitors, as it includes top SF and Bay Area destinations and public transport information to same. Details of Golden Gate Park, Downtown and Wharf areas. Opens like a book, and then each side opens up once more, providing a deceptively comprehensive amount of information in a sturdy, pocket-sized format. San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park: A Thousand and Seventeen Acres of Stories by Christopher Pollack Photography by Erica Katz 19.43 15.54 San Francisco Stories Edited by John Miller 1990 14.05 11.24 Tales of our beloved City, from the Cliff House to the Castro, spanning the last 150 years, by such diverse authors as Jack Kerouac, Amy Tan, Mark Twain, Anne Lamott, Tom Wolfe, Dylan Thomas, Randy Shilts, Kenneth Rexroth, Kay Boyle, Rudyard Kipling, Alice B. Toklas, and more... A vast range of experiences of San Francisco life are represented in this remarkably rich and varied compilation of short stories. OUT OF STOCK San Francisco Victorians by Randolph Delehanty/Michael Blumensaadt 16.22 12.98 Small format hardback only. A lovely gift, the information and marvelous color photographs it contains belie its small size. A brief essay in the front describing the evolution of San Francisco and its architecture is followed by over 100 beautifully photographed facades of all the various styles, both the classically restored and the respectfully adapted. Also contains a handy guide to local examples*. *including, of course, the Haas-Lilienthal House. OUT OF STOCK The Trees of San Francisco by Mike Sullivan 21.60 17.28 OUT OF STOCK Victorian San Francisco Golden Age Postcards - Postcards & Memorabilia 1900 -1940 by Glenn D. Koch 48.72 38.97 Reviewed in Mar/Apr 2001 Heritage News This handsome hardcover coffee-table book would make a great gift, if you could just put it down long enough! Brimming with full-color reproductions of vintage postcards and SF-related memorabilia on countless themes. This book is a delight - filled with unusual images you're not likely to see compiled anywhere else, largely because they come from one extensive personal collection. Many aspects of San Francisco's history, both bygone and still existing, are represented in its almost-200 pages - hotels and restaurants, tourist attractions and significant events (such as the PPIE), night spots, the 1906 Quake, as well as residences, churches, neighborhoods and more. Contains a handy index at the back OUT OF STOCK     All books softcover unless otherwise noted. CA tax is already included in both prices. Postage and/or shipping/handling NOT included in prices shown.

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