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Wildsam

MANHATTAN

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    Wildsam – Manhattan

    A field guide to Manhattan, where art museums, sidewalk cafés, architectural icons, and literary landmarks shape one of the most storied places in America. This guide explores the island through culture, history, neighborhoods, and the people who define them.

    Inside Wildsam Manhattan, you’ll find city stories from prize-winning writers; illustrated maps to Jewish delis, standout architecture, niche shops, and essential local stops; interviews with journalists, Broadway stagehands, subway conductors, and other New Yorkers who know the city from the inside out. The guide also includes archival findings, curated recommendations for authentic Manhattan experiences, and trusted travel essentials to help you navigate with confidence.

    “Once you know Manhattan like this, if you're lucky enough to know the city in such miraculous minutiae, you may leave it, but it never leaves you.”

    • Stories from acclaimed writers and cultural voices

    • Illustrated maps to delis, architecture, coffee, bookstores, and more

    • Interviews with experts who shape daily life in Manhattan

    • Archival notes, historical lore, and lesser-known intel

    • Curated recommendations for authentic New York experiences

    • Essential travel guidance for first-timers and return visitors

    Details

    145 pages, printed in the U.S.A. Back-pocket size, 4 x 6.5 inches Featuring more than a dozen local voices

    Founder & Editor in Chief Taylor Bruce
    Editor
    J.R. Sullivan
    Illustrations Lisk Feng
    Contributing Writers Angela Chen, Zach Dundas, Hannah Hayes, Nick Marino, Alexandria Neason, Anna Peele
    Featuring Gay Talese, Batsheva Hay, Adriano Espaillat, Nora Ephron, Nick Paumgarten, Ralph Ellison

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    My American Goods is an authorized retailer of WILDSAM through Shopify Collective. All products are authentic and shipped directly from WILDSAM's official inventory. Learn More.

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    • Made in America

    • Fuled by Real & Rooted Things

    • Reduced Carbon Footprint

    • Highest Quality Print

    • Community Driven

    What makes Wildsam Special To Us

    At My American Goods, we’re excited to include Wildsam because they merge storytelling, craft and American authenticity in a meaningful way. Everything they produce carries the spirit of place—from road-trip lore to regional insight—and celebrates makers who value depth, context and purpose. Wildsam reads like an adventure, delivers like design, and belongs in the hand of the shopper who wants more than just a product.

    The Details That Matter

    What kind of products does Wildsam offer?

    Wildsam produces travel-field guides, lifestyle goods and apparel inspired by American places, road trips and the spirit of exploration. Their collection is rooted in design, story and place.

    When was Wildsam founded and what’s its mission?

    Founded in 2012, Wildsam’s mission is to “tell true stories of place,” seeking out the real, the rooted and the meaningful in American destinations and culture.

    Where are Wildsam’s products designed or made?

    Wildsam is an American-based brand (with design and operations in the USA). While products are about American place and travel, the brand emphasises U.S. storytelling and craft.

    Who is Wildsam for — what type of customer?

    Their goods appeal to curious travelers, regional explorers, and those who appreciate design and storytelling tied to place. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or someone wanting thoughtful home/lifestyle goods, Wildsam delivers.

    Are the travel guides actionable? What will I get from them?

    Yes — Wildsam field guides deliver expert local knowledge, hand-drawn maps, essays, interviews and curated lists of places you wouldn’t find in typical travel books. They are built for deep engagement and real experience.