One of a series of authoritative pocket guides introduced last year, theAmsterdam and:guide highlights several of the city's newest and mostinteresting governmental, residential, and commercial buildings (byarchitects such as Steven Holl, Renzo Piano, and Kees van der Valk) andalso showcases distinctive interior design. Included are short profiles ofmore than sixty buildings and color photographs to accompany each. This isan indispensable little guide in an attractively designed package thatcomes with a site map for easy use by tourists and professionals alike.