San Francisco: Portrait of a City / Portrat einer Stadt / Portrait d'une ville

This comprehensive photographic history of San Francisco takes readers on a captivating journey through the city's rich past, from its early days as a gang of badass gold prospectors to its current status as a vibrant cultural hub.

Featuring hundreds of newly discovered images from dozens of archives, this book showcases the city's most enduring landmarks and symbols, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and the picturesque trams that wind up and down the famously steep hills.

The book also shines a light on the city's counterculture movements, such as the beats of North Beach, the hippies of Haight-Ashbury, the gay communities of Castro, and the Black Panthers of neighboring Oakland.

Readers will also discover famous residents who have called San Francisco home, including Robin Williams, The Grateful Dead, Angela Davis, Janis Joplin, Sylvester, and Allen Ginsberg.

With introductions by Bay Area-based author Richie Unterberger and a "Best of San Francisco" section featuring the city's best books, music, and movies, this book is a must-have for anyone who loves San Francisco or wants to learn more about its fascinating history.