Happy Dude
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I'm clearly of the same vintage as Rooflyer and JohnM. I have almost an identical collection right down to the editions. I too only use them to get upfront info when planning a trip (along with various online sources) but I take them for the ride too because I don't have a tablet. The country info/history/customs/food/etc sections are terrific reading anytime too. I make notes in them as I go (very handy for photo references later on) so I never throw them out even if I get a later version.
I've used plenty of other brands too and sometimes there can be specific books way more useful (eg Bryn Thomas' Trans-Siberia Railway). For a city, I like the DK books.
I've used plenty of other brands too and sometimes there can be specific books way more useful (eg Bryn Thomas' Trans-Siberia Railway). For a city, I like the DK books.