Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York

MURRAY, James T.; MURRAY, Karla L.

ISBN 10: 1584234075 / ISBN 13: 9781584234074

Editore: Gingko Press, 2011

Book is tight, bright and clean. Slight tilt to spine and some grime to text-block edge. Please see photos. Codice articolo ABE-1781104540171

Riassunto:

Store Front (Mini) is a new, compact version of the critically acclaimed bestseller Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York, by James and Karla Murray.

The Murrays' brilliant documentation of New York's irreplaceable, generations-old storefronts has made headlines all over the world. For many of these establishments, the photographs mark the end of a legacy. In the wake of gentrification, vital facets of New York's cultural heritage are disappearing at an alarming rate. Store Front (Mini) immerses the reader in a virtual tour of NYC at its most authentic. From tiny stores tucked away on narrow side streets to well-known institutions on historic avenues, this book presents the individual images and shop owner stories that together make up a collective history. Up until now, there has been little attention paid to New York's storefronts; this book reverses that glaring omission and makes clear that the spirit of New York City is etched in its facades.

The influx of big box retailers and chain stores pose a serious threat to these humble institutions, and neighborhood modernization and the anonymity it brings are replacing the unique appearance and character of what were once incredibly colorful streets. Store Front is a visual guide to New York City's timeworn storefronts, a collection of powerful images that capture the neighborhood spirit, familiarity, comfort and warmth that these shops once embodied.

Product Description: 336pages. in 8 à l'italienne. Relié. ; envois en suivi pour la france et l'etranger

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Titolo: Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New ...
Casa editrice: Gingko Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: molto buono