Counter Culture
New York City‘s Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes
$86.34
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
Summary
In this guide to the history, culture, and design of 30 of Manhattan’s best-loved diners and luncheonettes, acclaimed photographers James and Karla Murray invite readers inside hallowed eateries where the city slows down just long enough for a plate and a story.
Brimming with photographs that catch the glow, grit, and small rituals of everyday New York life, Counter Culture delivers an affectionate portrait of 30 diners and luncheonettes across Manhattan’s neighborhoods. Cris…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783791391953 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 379139195X |
| Author: | Emma Orlow, James T. Murray, Karla L. Murray |
| Publisher: | Prestel |
| Imprint: | Prestel |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 270mm |

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Emma Orlow
James T. Murray
James T. Murray is one half of a husband-and-wife architectural and interiors photography duo based in Manhattan’s East Village. His books include VINYL NYC, Great Bars of New York City, and Store Front NYC (all published by Prestel). His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, and The New Yorker.
Karla L. Murray
Karla L. Murray is one half of a husband-and-wife architectural and interiors photography duo based in Manhattan’s East Village. Her books include VINYL NYC, Great Bars of New York City, and Store Front NYC (all published by Prestel). Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, and The New Yorker.
Emma Orlow
Emma Orlow is a food and culture journalist based in Brooklyn. A former editor at Eater, she has written for the New York Times, New York magazine, Vogue, and other publications.
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