Mitchell Schwarzer
Covering both classic and contemporary architecture, this guidebook is an evolved successor to Architecture and Design: SF, a small traveler's companion. The first half of the book comprehensively surveys local architectural history, dating from California's beginnings to present day. The remainder of the book is divided into regional chapters which provide maps marked with architectural points of interest. Each of the mapped landmarks is accompanied by a summarized description of the project, notation of the architect and date of construction, and a precise address.
San Francisco: Architecture of the San Francisco Bay Area: A History & Guide