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Jim

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Geoff Manaugh: A Burglar's Guide to the City (2016) 3 stars

Encompassing nearly 2,000 years of heists and tunnel jobs, break-ins and escapes, A Burglar's Guide …

I was introduced to this author via a blog by the author post called "Nakatomi Space," [1] which talked about unconventional uses of urban spaces from the IDF in Nablus to John McClane in "Die Hard." That was a fascinating read, and so my hopes for this book are high.

[1]: www.bldgblog.com/2010/01/nakatomi-space/