If the present day is in fact one of Dante's circles of hell, and we're experiencing it in San Francisco, I can hardly think of better Virgils than Kamiya and Madonna to guide us.

San Francisco Chronicle

Fascinating ... S.F. newcomers will learn something new on every page.

SFGATE

Eloquent... [appealing] to those who may have left their hearts in San Fran, as well as armchair (and aspiring) travelers eager to learn more.

Publishers Weekly

This captivating book offers deep dives into the history, quirky characters, and unique topography of 16 distinctive locations throughout the City.

7x7

Kamiya delves with affection and an informed eye into the pasts of 16 spots in the city where he has spent a lifetime. Evocative, detailed drawings by Paul Madonna, which are as likely to include a chain link fence and the view of an overpass as more romantic subject matter, set the scene for the places as they exist in the present . . . Armchair tourists as well as those climbing up and down the city's many hills should relish the book's rich insights.

Booklist

An easy-to-browse book of things to look for when you're looking for somewhere different to visit.

Bookworm Sez