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�A thoroughly impressive roundup of freebies and cheapies found throughout the boroughs.�
Pucci Meyer McGill
New York Post

�A penny-pincher's nirvana--it's as if we wrote it!�
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Magazine

�A book that reinforces one of the classic family values that New Yorkers hold dear, never pay retail.�
Brian Lehrer
WNYC, New York Public Radio

�But does it work? You Bet� Grader hilariously dissects the city to come up with his innovative money savers.�
John Deiner
The Washington Post

"An outrageous new guide"
Jan Hansen
Today In New York, WNBC-TV

"A thrifty person�s dream come true."
John Muller
WB Morning News

�There are a lot of ideas worth considering�Plenty of attractions for the casual visitor.�
Richard P. Carpenter
Boston Globe

"The $14.95 you spend on this book will be recouped in no time if you take advantage of the scores of free theater, music, films, haircuts, children's programs, classes, television tapings meals and other fun, educational and low cost or free activities that Rob Grader has included here. Makes a great gift for out-of -towners, too!"
Brooklyn Parent Magazine

"New York is a great place to live or visit if you have the money, right? Rob Grader brings us "The Cheap Bastard" to dispel that myth. A practitioner of live on the cheap, Grader has ferreted out deals that are �free-free,� free-with-a-catch and ridiculously cheap, from transportation, food, entertainment, cultural events and museums to healthcare, furniture, gardening and--oh, yes, shopping."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

�Brings on attitude and humor in its revelations of how to obtain assorted freebies.�
Publisher�s Weekly

�The last word on living well and cheaply in the Big Apple--and, no, it is not an oxymoron.�
June Sawyers
Chicago Tribune

�If ever there was a city where it pays to be cheap, it'd be in New York, one of the most expensive cities in the world--and from a native New Yorker comes a book which packs in over a thousand listings of free opportunities to be found there, from wine tastings and music to dance, games and fitness. From small clubs and select, limited events to low-rent, no-fee apartments, THE CHEAP BASTARD'S GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY is a must for any visitor or new resident on a budget.�
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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"Once I opened the book, I could not put it down. I was laughing my ass off at the same time found myself in amazement. Cool stuff!"
Andie
Spokane, Washington

"I found your book to be of great use to me."
Rhonda
New York City

�Your book has led me to great (free) uniquely New York events. Keep living the good life!�
Jen
New York City

�THANK YOU so much for writing such a user friendly book for people who do not live in NYC.�
Misty
West Virginia

�I just moved to New York for graduate school and I love your book. As a graduate student it is very important that I learn how to be a cheap bastard.�
Mike
New York City

�I heard that there is a third edition of The Cheap Bastard�s Guide [to New York City]. I never buy books because I am also proud to be in the same league but I have bought the first 2 editions. The best thing I got from the book was becoming an usher. I've seen some great shows, made some money and some great friends who share my love of theater. Thanks, thanks, thanks"
Juliett
Brooklyn

"I love your book, and as a new resident of New York I am already getting usage out of it. My roommate and I plan to volunteer usher in the coming weeks. Thanks for all the money you'll save me!"
Monica
New York City

I'm a recent immigrant to New York City from Connecticut, an actor, and a cheap bastardess! I love your approach to the Cheap Bastard philosophy. Thought your writing was witty without being pretentious or clich�d (rare in these guides) ...You've done a fabulous service to those who love New York. And to the rest of humankind who occasionally like to visit."
Adrienne
New York City

�What a wonderful book! I read it all at once, couldn't leave it. For a long time I've dreamed of living in New York City, but the thought of the expense stops me. Your chapter on real estate was so encouraging.�
Dianne
Delaware

"The idea of going to NYC with Mom and Dad is not always fun but they bought this book and let me and my sister pick out things we want to do. We never have to worry that it's going to cost too much or not be interesting. There are lots of fun things for us kids and the best part is that there's always money left over to get ice-cream on the way home! It's great being able to help plan the day out."
11 year old reader
New Jersey

"Okay, at first I thought, how cute, that's not a bad idea, but after thumbing through the book, there's so many things that you can do, and some of them seem like so much fun that I plan to start a Cheap Bastard's Club, so that I can get friends to make a list and knock them out one at a time. It's a cheap, fun way, to get to know New York City. This book will be a great tourist guide, if you�re visiting, but I think, if you have a few weeks in New York, or if you're a constant visitor or a resident of New York, then this book is an absolute must. "
Montserrat
New York City

"As a New Yorker and an X-treme bargain hound I thought there would be little I could learn from this book. Wow. Was I in for a shock? The author reveals a universe of cheap wonders in NYC, which had somehow eluded my cheap self. Even better, it's a thoroughly entertaining read. The best kept NY secrets are here. Read this book and you'll finally understand how many of us can afford our rent AND have a blast every day of the week"
Lucy
New York City

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