Only in New York: 400 Remarkable Answers to Intriguing, Provocative Questions about New York City (Paperback)

Stuart Goldenberg

ISBN 10: 031232605X / ISBN 13: 9780312326050

Editore: St. Martins Press-3pl, New York, 2004

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Paperback. 400 Questions and Answers to the Big Apple's oddest mysteries: from the pages of the "New York Times" New York has long held a place as the nation's most admired and reviled city, provoking more debate, affection, and curiosity than any other. Generations of visitors and residents alike have pondered the city's enduring quirks and unusual traditions. In the F.Y.I. column in "The New York Times," the paper's reporters and editors turn their talents to answering readers' most perplexing queries about the city, some of which include: City with a Past: Where was the World Trade Center originally going to be located? Where was the last opium den in New York?Underground, Underfoot: Is there a secret tunnel linking Police Headquarters to a nearby tavern? What was the busiest day in subway history?The Name Game: Is there really a Main Street in Manhattan? What was the Street of Brides?And lots moreAmply illustrated with Stuart Goldenberg's whimsical cartoons, and with an introduction from Constance Rosenblum, editor of the "Times"'s City section, " Only in New York" is sure to generate laughter, delight, and "Aha " reactions in anyone who has ever been stumped by one of Gotham's countless oddities. 400 Questions and Answers to the Big Apple's oddest mysteries: from the pages of the "New York Times" New York has long held a place as the nation's most admired and reviled city, provoking more debate, affection, and curiosity than any other. Generations of visitors and residents alike have pondered the city's enduring quirks and unusual traditions. In the F.Y.I. column in "The New York Times," the paper's reporters and editors turn their talents to answering readers' most perplexing queries about the city, some of which include: City with a Past: Where was the World Trade Center originally going to be located? Where was the last opium den in New York?Underground, Underfoot: Is there a secret tunnel linking Police Headquarters to a nearby tavern? What was the busiest day in subway history?The Name Game: Is there really a Main Street in Manhattan? What was the Street of Brides?And lots more!Amply illustrated with Stuart Goldenberg's whimsical cartoons, and with an introduction from Constance Rosenblum, editor of the "Times"'s City section," Only in New York" is sure to generate laughter, delight, and "Aha!" reactions in anyone who has ever been stumped by one of Gotham's countless oddities. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Only in New York: 400 Remarkable Answers to Intriguing, Provocative Questions about New York City (Paperback)
• Editore: St. Martins Press-3pl, New York
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 031232605X
• ISBN 13: 9780312326050
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Disegnatore: Goldenberg, Stuart
• Condizione: new

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Riassunto

The reporters o f the "F.Y.I." column from The New York Times present entertaining answers to questions about the Big Apple's urban legends, hidden corners, colorful inhabitants, and offbeat mysteries, ranging from "Do the New York Streets ever get hot enough to fry an egg?" to "Why do some street signs in Queens have a small number after each letter?" Original. 20,000 first printing.

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The New York Times's F.Y.I. column has been an enduringly popular feature since its creation. This is the second collection of favorite questions and answers from the column; the first was published as The Curious New Yorker in 1999.