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Books We Love – New York, Portrait of a City

By Reuel Golden

Photo Courtesy of Taschen.com

Who doesn’t dream of visiting New York, the Big Apple and one of the world’s four fashion capitals? Well, this book is a great guide to this vibrant city and will surely make you even more eager to visit it. From the mid-19th century to the present day, the epic story of New York City is counted through 600 pages of stunning photographs.

Alongside more than a hundred quotations and references from relevant books, movies, shows and songs, NYC’s fortunes are all represented in this book – from the wild nights of the Jazz Age and the disco era, to the grim days of the Depression. This release also counts the city’s remarkable rise, reinvention and growth, including exciting information about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, to the immigrants arriving at Ellis Island and so much more.

With everything showcased in this book, you will be able to explore this gem of a city like a true book lover. Just think of it as a must-have and a nice addition to your book collection. After all, travel lovers also deserve a treat, don’t you agree?

 

Mirella Haddad



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