5 Photo Books Of Places Worth A Long Look
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Locales that are not always where you want to be but are always fascinating
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An American bestseller, much of it set in Paris, has given the French tourist industry an unexpected boost as readers flock to the places mentioned in it to see for themselves the paintings and buildings in the book.
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LONDON (Reuters Life!) - The Rough Guide series of books has long given budget travelers detailed insights into the customs and cultures of the countries they visit.
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The Museum of Modern Art's new print galleries are a respite from the beaten track and are stupendously beautiful.
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The photo editors of the new book In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits share their thoughts on what makes a great portrait and offer advice for aspiring photographers. Interview and photo gallery.
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Travel: Gallery: Be dazzled by the grandest places on the planet to stay.
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From Amazon and Google to Craigslist and Wikipedia, here are the sites that we keep bookmarked year after year
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Life & style: To celebrate the Guardian's photography week, Sam Taylor-Wood selects her all-time favourites.
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Taryn Simon's striking images of unusual locations, from off-limits labs and radioactive waste to a death-row excercise area, illustrate her latest book, An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar.
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By Al Gibes  Photographs tell the story of the rich history of Las Vegas and its ever-changing skyline, and a new Web site is dedicated to preserving those priceless images and sharing them with the world.
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This entertaining show at the International Center of Photography reminds us of many memorable photographs that Life magazine published over the years.
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"The Complete Stories" (Pantheon Books, 528 pages, $27.50), by David Malouf: Australia is often a backpacker's destination of choice when otherwise lost. Its Ayers Rock and glittering Sydney are so far away and seasonally upside down that it must be the place to find a sense of purpose in the unsure time between adolescence and age.
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To appreciate this city, look up. Otherwise the very buildings that close in to create the Old World appeal may be too close to yield their secrets.
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Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison stretch the boundaries of photography with eerie, beautiful images.
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Arts & entertainment: Photos taken behind the scenes by Billy Bragg, Bloc Party and others.
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Sightseers in major cities no longer need a tour guide or travel book to point out local landmarks. Several startup companies now offer tours delivered by cell phones. By Rachel Metz.
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Travel: Rory MacLean recommends the best books for transporting readers to a foreign land