Book Description
"Gershmans may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." —The Washington Post
For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the worlds best finds. Now Born to Shop Hong Kong, Shanghai & Beijing is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before.
Inside youll find: Whats hot in Hong Kong, from hip new fashions and designer labels to porcelain, jade, and colorful markets The best of Shanghai, from the Old City to the exciting new Pudong area Terrific buys in Beijing, from the Silk Market to the Pearl Market to the famous antiques street of Liulichang A completely new section on Hanoi and its unique treasures such as contemporary art, sophisticated lacquer, and funky ethnic fashions
About the Author
Suzy Gershman has been named "the world's greatest shopper" by amazon.com and "Super Shopper Suzy" by Oprah Winfrey. She has been a contributing editor—on the subject of international retail, of course—for Travel & Leisure and National Geographic Traveler. Gershman also writes for www.BonjourParis.com, Where Paris, Porthole, and assorted other travel destination sources. Suzy currently lives part-time in Paris, part-time in Provence, and part-time at the airport.
Aaron Gershman joins the Born to Shop team as Contributing Editor after his graduation from Emerson College. In real life, he is a singer-songwriter who lives in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. He writes on guys' fashions, boy toys, and electronics.
Jenny McCormick is a recent graduate of Boston University, currently working on a master's degree in psychology, and helping out part-time as Suzy's editorial assistant. She writes on fashion and trends for young women.
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