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The Philadelphia Reader

Edited by Bob Huber and Benjamin Wallace

A chronicle of the city through the eyes of its most famous citizens, from the writers of Philadelphia Magazine

296 pages | 6 x 9

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Philadelphia Stories

A Photographic HIstory, 1920-1960

Fredric M. Miller, Morris Vogel, and Allen F. Davis

Photographic Philadelphia memories, volume 2

319 pages | 8 x 10 | 350 halftones, 2 maps

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Philadelphia's Old Ballparks

Rich Westcott

"An old ballpark has an allure that cannot be dismissed. It evokes warm memories while suggesting another era when baseball was a kinder, gentler game. One cannot simply forget it. It's grip is far too strong."

224 pages | 7 x 10 | 102 halftones

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Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting

A City’s Struggle against an Epithet

Brett H. Mandel

How corruption in Philadelphia harms the city, why it endures, and what can be done to move toward a better future

272 pages | 6 x 9 | 2 tables

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The Phillies Reader

Updated Edition

Edited by Richard Orodenker

A rich collection of baseball literature that chronicles the dramatic history of the Philadelphia Phillies

302 pages | 6 x 9

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The Philly Fan's Code

The 50 Toughest, Craziest, Most Legendary Philadelphia Athletes of the Last 50 Years

Michael Tanier

An original and quirky take on Philadelphia legends and the meaning of “tough athlete”

264 pages | 5.5 x 8.25 | 16 halftones

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The PHS City Parks Handbook

Peter Prown

A resource for those who care about creating, reclaiming, and maintaining urban parks

112 pages | 8.5 x 8.5

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Pushing Back the Gates

Neighborhood Perspectives on University-Driven Revitalization in West Philadelphia

Harley F. Etienne

A critical study of university-driven development from the neighborhood resident's perspective

192 pages | 5.5 x 8.25

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Rave Culture

The Alteration and Decline of a Philadelphia Music Scene

Tammy L Anderson

Exposing the forces behind the decline of the rave scene in Philadelphia and elsewhere

240 pages | 6 x 9 | 8 tables, 2 figures, 9 halftones

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The Real Philadelphia Book


2nd Edition

Jazz Bridge

An anthology of compositions by popular Philadelphia jazz and blues artists accessible for every musician

344 pages | 9 x 12

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Real Philly History, Real Fast

Fascinating Facts and Interesting Oddities about the City's Heroes and Historic Sites

Jim Murphy

An amusing and informative insider’s guide to the Philadelphia history you don’t know

264 pages | 5.25 x 8.5 | 45 color photos, 6 halftones, 1 map

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Rebuilding the News

Metropolitan Journalism in the Digital Age

C.W. Anderson

An inside account of dramatic changes in journalism at a large metropolitan newspaper.

236 pages | 6 x 9 | 1 table, 2 figures,16 halftones

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Reforming Philadelphia, 1682⁠–⁠2022

Richardson Dilworth

A short but comprehensive political history of the city, from its founding in 1682 to the present day

130 pages | 6 x 9 | 3 tables, 2 figures, 15 halftones

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Restructuring the Philadelphia Region

Metropolitan Divisions and Inequality

Carolyn Adams, David Bartelt, and Ira Goldstein

Looking for regional solutions to local limitations of opportunity in education, jobs and housing

248 pages | 6 x 9 | 47 tables, 38 halftones, 26 maps

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Salut!

France Meets Philadelphia

Lynn Miller and Therese Dolan

Chronicling the French presence and impact on Philadelphia through its art and artists, as well as through the city’s political and social culture

416 pages | 7 x 10 | 169 color photos, 2 halftones, 1 map

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