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This appealing oversize collection features ten well-known world cities in two-page spreads with heavy-stock double foldouts, each of which is colorfully illustrated by a different artist. More successful than the overly broad first In Focus book, the text consists of short captions for each graphic that describe the city's special features: tall buildings, noteworthy geographic points, historical landmarks, sports teams, culinary characteristics, etc.