If you’re looking for a recommendation for the best pizza in Wrigleyville, The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook is not for you. Editor Martha Bayne says the book’s title is “a total bait and switch”—inside, readers will find nostalgic personal essays and interviews with community organizers rather than lists of restaurants and attractions.
With a second wave of outreach focused on the south and west sides, Bayne was able to capture some less often heard narratives. She says she went through some “soul searching” to determine her editorial role in the project, ultimately deciding to let the contributors take the lead.
Edited by Martha Bayne. Release party Wed 9/11, 5:30 PM, the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, 773-227-4433, hideoutchicago.com.
