New York Then and Now (Compact)

by Reiss, Marcia; Joseph, Evan

• ISBN13: 9781607107477
• ISBN10: 1607107473
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-03-12
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Summary

Though always iconic, New York City's famous skyline has changed dramatically over the years. Once no taller than downtown's Trinity Church, it became a mountain range of magnificent skyscrapers by the first half of the twentieth century. In 2001, the tragic fall of the Twin Towers left a void in the city's skyline. Today, the majestic Flatiron, Chrysler, and Empire State Buildings still make New York one of the most recognizable and exciting metropolises in the world. From the Statue of Liberty to Central Park, from Rockefeller Center to the South Street Seaport, the past and present photos in this compact edition of 'New York Then and Now' offer a geographic and historic tour of the city's most spectacular sights. Covering Wall Street, Greenwich Village, Times Square, and neighborhoods throughout Manhattan, this completely revised and updated, compact edition offers fascinating stories about the buildings that have come and gone, and sites that have been remarkably transformed or thankfully preserved.

Author Biography

Marcia Reiss has lived in Brooklyn and Manhattan for more than 30 years, working as a journalist, university professor, public official and advocate. She is the author of a number of books on New York City and a series of guides to Brooklyn neighborhoods published by the Brooklyn Historical Society. Evan Joseph is one of the premiere photographers of New York City architecture. Evan fell in love with photography at age thirteen and followed the passion to study art at Vassar College and The Slade School of Art in London, later returning to New York University for a Master’s Degree. He has been a member of the faculty of Parsons School of Design and The Art Institute of NYC and his work has been published in leading magazines around the world, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, NY Living, New York Magazine, The New York Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, and The New York Times. When he’s not making pictures, Evan can be found exploring the city with his wife, two young children, and his pug.