Portlandia
A Guide for Visitors
Book Summary
In a travel guide format similar to those by Fodor's or Lonely Planet, this companion to the quirky hit comedy show on IFC describes the humorous stores, restaurants and other landmarks as well as the unique residents who populate the city.
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Portlandia, the Independent Film Channel's comedy juggernaut about Portland, Ore., now gets its own travel guide that leads readers through the landmarks, restaurants and bookstores so cleverly satirized on the show. Written by the team that created the show -- Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, a former Sleater-Kinney band member and former NPR Music blogger — the book employs symbols that help readers quickly zero in on offerings for
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