The Statues of Central Park A Tribute to New York City's Most Famous Park and Its Monuments

by Astrom, Catarina; Eding, June; Silver, Mitchell J.

• ISBN13: 9781578265411
• ISBN10: 157826541X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2018-11-26
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

The Statues of Central Park is the extraordinary photographic tribute to one of the world's most popular recreational destinations and public spaces: New York City's Central Park.

The most visited urban park in the United States, with 42 million visitors annually, Central Park is of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York, in no small part due to its collection of sculptures and monuments erected throughout the park. The Statues of Central Park highlights these sculptures and monuments in one spectacular photography collection, complete with short descriptions detailing the interesting histories of these public art pieces.

With visually stunning photographs that capture the essence of the statues and monuments of Central Park, this amazing collection serves not only as a perfect gift, but as a powerful reminder of the importance of art juxtaposed against the grandeur of nature.

Author Biography

Catarina Astrom has been a professional photographer for 19 years, working with a wide range of subjects from celebrities and royalty, to food, weddings and more. Originally from Sweden, when Catarina settled down in New York two decades ago, Central Park was one of the places she fell in love with. She hopes her photos will inspire people to discover what an art museum Central Park truly is, and enjoy everything their statues have to offer.

June Eding is a professional writer and has authored numerous books. She lives in New York City.