Running commentary accompanies more than nine hundred illustrations which illuminate the evolution of the city as well as the changes in man's consciousness of his urban environment
Trace the epic story of New York through hundreds of atmospheric photographs, from the mid-19th century to the present day. This remarkable collection, now available in a popular edition, pays...
This book presents the epic story of New York on nearly 600 pages of emotional, atmospheric photographs, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Supplementing this treasure trove of images are...
Offers an account of the financial struggles and administrative controversies of a distinguished research library and museum. Examines the Society's efforts to overcome a tradition of mismanagement...
A New York Times Notable BookA lively, immersive history by an award-winning urbanist of New York City’s transformation, and the lessons it offers for the city’s future.Dangerous, filthy, and falling...