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Portlandia

by Fred Armisen

PORTLANDIA is a tie-in to a TV show of the same name, written by the two creators/stars of the show. It is syled exactly like a Lonely Planet city guide but to the fictional city of "Portlandia" and the unusual residents who make it their home - a militant bike messenger, an artsy couple who attach cut-outs of birds to everything ("put a bird on it!"), an organic farmer who turns out to be a cult leader, an adult hide and seek league, several self-righteous feminist bookstore owners, and a punk rock couple who use the safe word "cacao" to help govern their love life. The book offers readers a glimpse into the characters, scenarios and themes that make Portlandia tick. It will also contain 20-40 maps/charts/graphs/drawings/photographs throughout.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Thinking of visiting Portlandia? Discover all that this magical, dreamy city has to offer with PORTLANDIA: A Guide for Visitors. Inside you'll find:

A comprehensive guide to all restaurants and food carts, including extensive use of symbols to signify Vegan, Freegan, Sea-gan, Wheelchair-Accessible, Skateboard-Accessible, Segway-Accessible, Clothing Optional, Polyamorous, LGBTQ, Dog-Friendly (No cats), Cat-Friendly (No dogs or mice) Mouse-Friendly (No cats or elephants), For Dogs (only), Regionally-Sourced Food, Regionally-Sourced Waitstaff, and House-Sourced Food (Born/dies on plate).

A guide for dogs and dog owners, including a detailed map of the numerous dog parks the city has to offer. Very numerous and passionately maintained.

An up-to-date guide to shopping, schools, and entertainment.

A city activities guide for older adults who are stuck in perpetual early twentysomething-dom.

A guide for getting around, either by foot, or by bicycle, the official car of Portlandia.

Featured also are the 9 official bicycle rules of the road, drawn up by Spyke and his bike comrades. Not to be ignored!



Come see Portlandia for yourself and see what inspired the hit show currently airing on IFC!



*Please note, and point out to your best friend, that this book is printed on 130% recycled paper in a peanut-free, smoke-free plant by local workers in a friendly and fair environment, free of sudden noises and unnatural light.

Notes

From the creators and stars of IFC's hit show Portlandia comes a hilarious guide to the city of Portlandia, where an alternative lifestyle is the norm and strange hipsters thrive.

Author Biography

Fred Armisen is an actor, comedian and musician best known for his work as a longtime cast member on Saturday Night Live.



Carrie Brownstein is a musician, writer, and actress, best known as a guitarist and vocalist in the now-defunct Portland, Oregon-based band Sleater-Kinney. In 2006 she was the only woman to earn a spot in the Rolling Stone readers' list of the 25 'Most Underrated Guitarists of All-Time.'



Together Armisen and Brownstein created the TV series Portlandia.

Long Description

Thinking of visiting Portlandia? Discover all that this magical, dreamy city has to offer with PORTLANDIA: A Guide for Visitors. Inside you'll find:A comprehensive guide to all restaurants and food carts, including extensive use of symbols to signify Vegan, Freegan, Sea-gan, Wheelchair-Accessible, Skateboard-Accessible, Segway-Accessible, Clothing Optional, Polyamorous, LGBTQ, Dog-Friendly (No cats), Cat-Friendly (No dogs or mice) Mouse-Friendly (No cats or elephants), For Dogs (only), Regionally-Sourced Food, Regionally-Sourced Waitstaff, and House-Sourced Food (Born/dies on plate).A guide for dogs and dog owners, including a detailed map of the numerous dog parks the city has to offer. Very numerous and passionately maintained.An up-to-date guide to shopping, schools, and entertainment.A city activities guide for older adults who are stuck in perpetual early twentysomething-dom.A guide for getting around, either by foot, or by bicycle, the official car of Portlandia.Featured also are the 9 official bicycle rules of the road, drawn up by Spyke and his bike comrades. Not to be ignored!Come see Portlandia for yourself and see what inspired the hit show currently airing on IFC!*Please note, and point out to your best friend, that this book is printed on 130% recycled paper in a peanut-free, smoke-free plant by local workers in a friendly and fair environment, free of sudden noises and unnatural light.

Promotional "Headline"

From the creators and stars of IFC's hit show Portlandia comes a hilarious guide to the city of Portlandia, where an alternative lifestyle is the norm and strange hipsters thrive.

Details

ISBN1455520586
Author Fred Armisen
Year 2012
ISBN-10 1455520586
ISBN-13 9781455520589
Media Book
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Imprint Grand Central Publishing
Subtitle A Guide for Visitors
Place of Publication New York
Country of Publication United States
DEWEY 791.4572
Illustrations Integrated: 50 colour photos
Short Title PORTLANDIA
Language English
Pages 192
Format Paperback
Audience General/Trade
US Release Date 2012-11-29
UK Release Date 2012-11-29
NZ Release Date 2012-12-10
AU Release Date 2012-12-10

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