Stroll San Francisco's twisting streets, climb its famous hills, explore bohemian landmarks, and check out charming, lesser-known neighborhoods in 30 essays that conjure up the city's past and present writers.

Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than 50 books, including Dover's A Writer's Paris, The Magic of Sleep Thinking, and Ten Zen Seconds. Dr. Maisel is a creativity coach and mental health advocate in the areas of critical psychology and critical psychiatry. He lectures around the world and facilitates deep writing workshops at the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute, and the Kripalu Yoga Center.