About this title: A portrait of Philadelphia, its politicians, and its people. Bissinger, a journalist for "Vanity Fair", went to Philadelphia shortly after Edward Rendell was elected mayor in 1992. Granted extraordinary access to the mayor's office, he was able to observe the behind-the-scenes efforts to avert bankruptcy and stave off the closing of the naval shipyard. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
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Edition: 1ST,
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 12/1997
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997-12-16
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
Description: Very Good. Format: Hardcover. Year: 1997. Signed and inscribed by author on front end page. Hardcover Book with Jacket. First Edition / Second Printing. read more
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Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners. Spine has wear at edges. Dust jacket and front cover stained. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997-12-16
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
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Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Binding is Boards
Publisher: Random House Inc, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
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Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Book plate on flyleaf. Cloth cover and binding in excellent condition. Mild wear to dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780679744948ISBN:0679744940
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine straight w/o creases, binding tight, name inside else no reader/remainder/library marks, covers/pgs flat w/sharp corners, very slight shelf wear. 408 numbered pgs. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Photos or other information on this item available by e-mail. Daily responses to orders/e-mail. E-mail confirmation of shipment. Check our feedback. read more
Edition: First edition. 1st printing. Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. DJ has very minor wear, binding is tight and square, pages are clean and unmarked. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Stated First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
Description: Very Good Plus in Near Fine Price Intact jacket. Ex-Library. 9 1/2 X 6 1/4. Jacket in a crystal-clear polyester protector. Pages are tight and clean. Binding firm and straight. Board edges and corners good+. If needed for reference, research, analysis, dissertation or just enjoyment this is the one. ONLY LIBRARY MARKINGS FRONT FLYLEAF TITLE PAGE & BACK FLYLEAF. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House
Date Published: 1997-12-16
ISBN-13:9780679421986ISBN:067942198X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780679744948ISBN:0679744940
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"Really incredible book about Philly, even though it's set in the early 90s and is a little outdated at this point. I'm so glad I read it--and just wish I read it when I first got here. I would recommend it for anyone who's interested in local politics. It's a intriguing and wonderful portrait of how that sometimes goes."
"If you love cities read this. To understand how the American city has been methodically undermined by public policy throughout the 20th century and to see an exceptional pair of men fight the good fight through their own flaws, read this. Very well-written book about the first term of Mayor Rendell in Philadelphia. I live in the city and love the city and this broke my heart, but left me hopeful that there are still people in public service who want cities to survive and maybe, someday, thrive again."
"This book was of particular interest to me because I lived in Philadelphia during part of the time this book is about. It gives a great look at the troubles the city has been through and how a mayor dealt with the issues. I didn't care for the language in this book, but the stories were fascinating."
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