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This Is Portland, 2nd Edition
- Narrator
- Alexander Barrett
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 17 September 2018
- Run Time
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Captures the emotional experience of Portland, Oregon
A first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about bikes, beards, beers, rain, and everything else important about the city you’ve heard you should like. The expanded second edition of this popular book is sure to delight!
Critics Review
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“If you’re a newcomer to Portland, it’s the letter home you’re too busy to write yourself. If you’re an old-time resident, it’s a look into what those green-haired, skinny-jeaned young people are up to.”
Portland Monthly
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“This book he offers great little insights into such things as rain, Portland’s nicknames, food carts, bands, Portland drivers, strip clubs, tattoos, tater tots, snow, bikes, beer, and much more.”
Portland Tribune
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“This book is earnest, good looking, and a great read: just like the Portland I love.”
Sam Adams, mayor, City of Portland
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“All you need to live like a true Portlander is a box of vegan cupcakes, a fixed-gear bike, and this book.”
Bill Oakley, writer/producer of Portlandia and The Simpsons
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“Thirteen insightful, funny, beautifully written short essays on what makes Portland Portland. And it looks bad ass.”
Andrew Dickson, actor and advertizing director, Wieden+Kennedy
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Details
- Author
- Alexander Barrett, Andrew Dickson
- Narrator
- Alexander Barrett
- Duration
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 September 2018
- ISBN
- 9781538586631
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Travel and holiday, Popular culture, Antiques, vintage and collectables, Humour collections and anthologies, Travel writing
Synopsis
Captures the emotional experience of Portland, OregonA first-hand look at a city that people can’t seem to stop talking about. It’s a guidebook of sorts, but not to restaurants and sightseeing. Instead, Alexander Barrett is your friendly guide to the quirky characters and atmosphere of Portland, Oregon, and how fun, beautiful, and ridiculous it can be. With its approachable, often hilarious tone, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about bikes, beards, beers, rain, and everything else important about the city you’ve heard you should like. The expanded second edition of this popular book is sure to delight!
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