Store Front (large)

Murray, James T.; Murray, Karla L.

ISBN 10: 1584232277 / ISBN 13: 9781584232278

Editore: Gingko Press, 2009

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00102604854

Riassunto:

This is a visual tour so saturated with realism that you can smell the knishes neatly displayed in the window of the Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, a visual tour comprised of hundreds of images of unique 19th and 20th century retail graphics and neon signs still in use and inspiring us to purchase to this very day. But for how long?

Are New York City's local merchants a dying breed or an enduring group of diehards hell bent on retaining the traditions of a glorious past? According to Jim and Karla Murray 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: The Disappearing Face of New York 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.

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Titolo: Store Front (large)
Casa editrice: Gingko Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2009
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good