Unknown New York: An Artist Uncovers the City's Hidden Treasures by Jesse Richar

Description: Unknown New York by Jesse Richards 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. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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.Its 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.Locations Include:Hidden History New-York Historical Society, Daily Planet, Mt. Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, Grants Tomb, 23 Skidoo, Roosevelt Building, The Cable Building, The High Bridge, City Reliquary, The Fire Museum, The Shinran Statue, Ukrainian Museum, St. Georges Church, Poster House, Winnie-the-Pooh, Morris - Jumel Mansion, Justice & Authority, Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Cutler Mail Chutes, 7B, Edgar Allen Poe & Batman, The First Hall of Fame, Fraunces TavernCentral Park Glen Span Arch, The Ravine, The Pilgrim, Hernshead, The Conservatory Garden, The Italianate Garden, The English-Style Garden, The French-Style Garden, 36 Arches, USS Maine Monument, Harlem Meer, The Last BoltHumble Parks Wagner Park, Pier 62 Carousel, Father Demo Square, Greenacre Park, Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain, Domino Park, Stuyvesant Square, Sea Glass Carousel, Teardrop Park, Prospect Park Boathouse, The Real World, Glick Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, West Harlem Piers, Bella Abzug Park, Elizabeth Street Garden, Sutton Place Park, Stuyvesant Cove, Fort Tryon, Evangeline Blashfield Fountain, Peter Detmold Park, South CoveOn the Street Waterfall Tunnel, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, New York Yacht Club, Stone Street, The Silk Clock, Water Towers, Joralemon Street, Harriet Tubman, Mosaic House, Green Tunnel, Block Beautiful, Haunted House, Freeman Alley, The Pink House, Delancey Station, 6 Avenue, Elevated Station, Bushwick Street Art, Bond Street, City Subway Grate, First Street Green Cultural ParkShopping Spree Albertine, Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., The Old Print Shop, Kalustyans, The Drama Book Shop, Zoltar, Jeweled Gardens, Kinokuniya, Economy Candy, Author Biography An artist and explorer of the urban landscape, Jesse Richards has found varied and strange locations all over New York by leading one of the citys largest drawing groups for the past 15 years. Now more than 8,000 members, they sketch in parks and museums and concealed cul-de-sacs all over NYC. A designer by day, he also guides tourists around NYC neighborhoods with the non-profit Big Apple Greeter. Review "[A] delightful and brightly illustrated debut.... readers will be charmed by the cheery, conversational entries packed with intriguing arcana (from 1897 to 1953, a "pneumatic tube mail system" stretched across Manhattan and into Brooklyn, using compressed air to push mail through subterranean tubes to the post office)."--Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1523524111 Author Jesse Richards Publisher Workman Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781523524112 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General Imprint Workman Adult Subtitle An Artist Uncovers the Citys Hidden Treasures Pages 240 ISBN-10 1523524111 DEWEY 917.47104 NZ Release Date 2024-11-11 AU Release Date 2024-11-11 Publication Date 2024-12-05 US Release Date 2024-12-05 UK Release Date 2024-12-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161414832;

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