Jesse Richards

Unknown New York (eBook, ePUB)

An Artist Uncovers the City's Hidden Treasures

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An intrepid and gifted artist uncovers and illustrates more than 100 surprising, enchanting, and sometimes downright bizarre nooks and crannies that make New York such a compelling city. It's no surprise that New York City is the most visited destination in the U.S., and has proved itself to be an endlessly fascinating exploration ground to visitors and natives alike. Unknown New York walks readers through the vibrant, hidden, and forgotten worlds churning beneath the surface of the city. From the oldest bridge -- a footbridge described as a "red sidewalk through the sky" -- to a quirky and little-known Superhero Supply Store in Brooklyn to the original and abandoned Hall of Fame in the Bronx, the author takes us on a magical mystery tour through the city many people think they know.

Each entry presents a brief and compelling description of a hidden park, historical site, niche shop, etc and is accompanied by a charming four-color illustration by the author. Divided into chapters titled Hidden History, Humble Parks, On the Street, Shopping Spree, Quiet Realms, Central Park, and Excusions, Jesse Richards reveals to us such extraordinary sites as the first Hall of Fame, a church where an attempted assassination took place in the 1800's, a part of the Bronx that resembles Capri, the many pocket parks hidden in plain sight, the less frequented corners of Central Park, unusual shops conveying surprising items for all ages, a waterfall tunnel in midtown, and so much more. Also included are curated walks to lead you to several sites in an afternoon. There's a Downtown River Walk, Neighborhood Parks Walk, Midtown Book-Lover's Walk, and a Hidden Central Park Walk.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Workman Publishing Company
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781523524136
• Artikelnr.: 69764963

Autorenporträt

Jesse Richards is an artist and explorer of New York City's urban landscape. For nearly 20 years, he's led one of the city's largest drawing groups, sketching in parks, museums, and hidden sites all over New York. He also volunteers with Big Apple Greeter, sharing favorite NYC neighborhoods with visitors. He lives in New York City with his family.

Inhaltsangabe

Hidden History – Includes the location of a little-known cottage that links
Edgar Allen Poe to the creation of Batman.
Central Park – Spotlights bridges and tucked away green spots, as well as
stories behind many of the myriad statues
Humble Parks – here are more than 1,000 parks across NYC’s boroughs, and
this chapter showcases the smaller and more charming of those.
On the Street – Includes the location of a single short block that hosts a
dozen weird styles of architecture as well as several notable pieces of
art        
Shopping Spree – Includes specialty stores with extraordinary wares, like
the Superhero Supply Store; or ones with an attraction, like a bookstore
with a gold and blue ceiling painted with stars, constellations, planets
and the symbols of the zodiac.
Quiet Realms – Both visitors and inhabitants will find places of refuge in
this chapter, including an art installation consisting of a huge space
filled with dirt.
Excursions – Take a longer subway ride or car out to Louis Armstrong’s
house, with its turquoise blue kitchen (including appliances!) or Wave
Hill, with its Capri-like setting along the Hudson.