The Santa Fe Compendium: Why we really ARE "The City Different"

This is all the info, fun facts, history, people, food and much more you need for a visit or to refresh you own local knowledge. Great coffee table book for Santa Feans and should be in every hotel room!! Check it out and enjoy the knowledge and the humor.

Compendium: A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject.This book has all of that, and more. Need suggestions for restaurants? It's here. Want some offbeat factoids? Look no further, they're here. Want to know some Santa Fe history? It's here, too. Looking for a little snark and sarcasm? Glory be! You've found it. If you want a deeper dive into some of the subjects, references are often provided.A genuinely fun read full of facts. Some useful, others just for fun. Highly recommended.

Even if you have lived in Santa Fe for many years, I guarantee that you will say "I didn't know that" while reading this book. Dr. Self has written a most unique book for the city different. If you are visiting, the Santa Fe Compendium is a must read. It is like having your own personal tour guide, one who is witty, charming, knowledgeable and wants you to enjoy Santa Fe as much as he does. If you never have the opportunity to come to this historic place, the book gives you insights into one of the oldest cities in America, its legends, history, extraordinary people, architecture, art, cuisine, and places, on and off the beaten path, to explore.

Invigorating approach to Santa Fe lore and trivia. Dr. S combines a cornucopia of The City Different's unique places, facts, and novel history. All with occasional delightful humorous musings and witty or wry asides. A splendid companion for those wishing to visit the unusual destinations within or nearby the USA's highest Capital City!P. J. ChristmanAuthor of The Farolito's Shadow

I’ve been a Santa Fe resident for over two years and this book provided me with more insight about my new hometown than virtually any other resource. Filled with fun facts, resources and stories I would never have uncovered. I’ve picked up a few copies for distribution to visitors and friends who decide to move here.

I have lived in Santa Fe for 23 years and love it here. John Self's book was a revelation -- there's much good advice and curated recommendations for things and places I do know, but all the hidden treasures that make the book so delightful and useful. And the book contains wonderful facts about Santa Fe's history and its many famous (and infamous) inhabitants. Self is witty, warm and preternaturally informed. A great book for Santa Fe residents, visitors, and aspirant visitors and residents -- in other words, just about everybody.

This is a fun book that instructs even those who live her about our history, humor and quirks. A compendium, it's best read a chapter at a time--and you can learn a lot. If you're a visitor, this is a great way to learn about the place. If you live here, you'll find surprises in every chapter.