本書由Insight Guides 新加坡總部主編Francis Dorai編輯，所有參與本書齣版的作者不是個人居住在上海，就是與這個城市在某方麵有著密切關係。

為本書定調的作者為Tina Kanagaratnam，她自 1997 年開始便居住在上海，經營一間名AsiaMedia 的谘詢顧問公司。Tina於2003年參與本書的初版工作，再版時又再度受邀，在Abby Lavin, Rebecca Pasquali以及葉蓓娣的大力協助下重新編寫本書。她走遍大街小巷，取得景點以及旅遊小提示的更新資料，同時編寫地方特色小吃與餐廳的推薦名單。

在2003年版中，許多由上海旅遊專傢所編寫的齣色內容，這次都已經由Tina重新修訂。新修訂的內容包括人物篇 (Graham Earnshaw撰文)；錶演藝術與視覺藝術篇(Sheila Melvin撰文)；購物篇(Ceil Bouchet撰文)；以及上海夜生活篇(Lisa Movius 撰文)。

Andrew Field 任教於新南威爾士大學，講授當代中國與東亞曆史(Modern Chinese and East Asian History)，此書曆史文化的章節由他負責撰寫。

Patrick Cranley 為 AsiaMedia 的董事總經理，他居住在上海的時間已經超過十年，負責撰寫有關商業經濟以及建築的部分。 Patrick 為美國商會(American Chamber of Commerce)的前任主席，也是上海城市曆史發展內務協會(Shanghai Historic House Association)創始人之一。

大部分讓人印象深刻且色彩鮮明的照片，是由上海總部的攝影師David Shen Kai以及Imaginechina相片行拍攝及衝印。

"Insight City Guides" have just got better! With more detailed coverage spanning over 350 pages and over double the number of photos they provide a highly visual introduction to the city. 2 street atlases provide extra clarity and easy orientation - one indexed atlas locates hotels and restaurants, and a second plots principal sites and attractions. The Best Of section illustrates everything you can't afford to miss. Editor's top tips reveal lesser-known sights, best views, best walks, best family activities plus money-saving hints. A new colour-coded overview map introduces the places section and highlights the top sights at a glance. Expanded restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, giving the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. A new illustrated section covers all the top shopping areas, department stores and markets. From the best places to grab a bargain to designer stores, this section will give you all the insider information for your ultimate shopping experience. A section of travel tips give you all the information you'll need for a hassle free holiday. Enjoy your city break in style with "Insight Guides".