2012 Edition. Divided by area, this sleek little city guide to Manhattan covers landmarks, museums, and other highlights, plus places to eat, drink, shop, and stay, with extra coverage of ''Top Picks'' attractions. Author Ben Gibberd is a freelance writer and editor whose work appears frequently in the ''City'' section of the New York Times. He lives in New York City. Color-coded, numbered entries in the text are keyed to full-color area maps in each chapter. ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed attractions. Notes pages. Portable size and non-touristy ''Black Book'' format. Spot illustrations throughout liven the text. 9 easy-to-use fold-out maps. Elastic band place holder marks your spot. 4-1/4'' wide x 5-3/4'' high. Concealed wire-o binding, book lies flat for ease of use. 234 pages.