Philly Favorites Collection

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A humorous and colorful ABC board book that brings the spirit of Philadelphia to life for young readers and adults alike. Created by local parents with a deep love for the city, this engaging alphabet board book captures the unique...

$39.99

Explore one of America’s most creative cities in a new way with the trailblazer for city-based studies of contemporary craft. For craft and history enthusiasts alike, this collection of essays from writers and curators connects Philadelphia’s heritage to its current stature...

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A detailed account of the brutal sniper murders of two small-town PA policemen by Johnston gang member Ancell Hammin 1972. The sniper killings of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania policemen William Davis and Richard Posey shocked the American public in November 1972...

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An intimate illustrated portrait of 1960s era Philadelphia Phillie Dick Allen's baseball career and personal life, based on talks with teammates, family, friends, and Allen himself. Foreword by Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman Baseball star Richie "Dick" Allen forced Philadelphians...

$24.99

The gripping true story of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante's daring prison escape and intense manhunt in Chester County, PA in summer 2023. In summer 2023, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the daring escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante. Using...

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Explore the haunted and sometimes dark, odd history of Chester County, Pennsylvania, to uncover some of the gems that most people are unaware of. The hidden chronicles of Chester County are right underfoot or across the road every day, and much...

$34.99

In-depth research and rare vintage images tell the story of Philadelphia's golden age of residential construction.  This book covers the 20 years that transformed Philadelphia into a city of neighborhoods, from Kingsessing to Wissahickon. At the turn of the 20th...

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A chronicle of 55 years of Philadelphia Folk Festival, the longest continually running folk festival in America, and its musical heritage, featuring over 800 photos of musical greats from Joni Mitchell to Pete Seeger, Taj Mahal to Bonnie Raitt.  Attended by tens...

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Vivid captioned photography of Philadelphia’s historic sites, diverse culture, universities, downtown, festivals, and parks make this 96-page book a true keepsake. From the founding of democracy in the Western Hemisphere to the modern skyscrapers, take a quick yet in-depth tour...

$19.99

Vivid captioned photography of Philadelphia’s historic sites, diverse culture, universities, downtown, festivals, and parks make this 96-page book a true keepsake. From the founding of democracy in the Western Hemisphere to the modern skyscrapers, take a quick yet in-depth tour...

$50.00

Historic Architecture in Northwest Philadelphia is a colorful and comprehensive look at the rich architectural history of the Wissahickon Valley, and the people who made it possible with a locally sourced building stone, the Wissahickon schist. The simple stone structures...

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Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love and nothing symbolizes this more clearly than the city's historic and artistic landmarks. Through this essential guide for tourists, history buffs, and the simply curious, 130 monuments and memorials are showcased...

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FDR Skatepark began its life in 1996 with a few small obstacles built by the City of Philadelphia in an attempt to meet the needs of a growing community. In true D-I-Y fashion, local skaters soon gathered their resources and...

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Legends, ghost stories, and haunted locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read stories brought to life during encounters at Eastern State Penitentiary, where whispers from the famed Cell Block 12 were caught on tape. At Fort Mifflin, visions of bloody men of...

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A comprehensive look at the rich, classical architectural history of either West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania neighborhood, and biographies of the architects who made it possible. West of the Schuylkill River, what was once Blockley and Kingsessing Townships is now West Philadelphia....

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A tour of Philadelphia's Mütter Museum, with junior tour guide A.J. Join A.J., the Philadelphia Mütter Museum’s junior guide, on a tour of the world’s best-known medical museum. A.J. will take young readers on a fun and educational adventure through...

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What inspiration awaits within a museum? In this rare venture, a group of 14 Resident Artists from The Clay Studio worked with 7 curators to explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s art storage vaults.This catalog—and its accompanying exhibition at The Clay Studio—reveals the thoughts,...

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This photographic story of three dynamic neighborhoods in Philadelphia's twenty-first ward traces the evolution of each community as defined by its architecture. From the outstanding Tudor Historic District to elegant homes near Wissahickon Avenue, East Falls is a must-see neighborhood...