Counter Culture, 9783791391953
Hardcover
Manhattan’s diner stories captured in stunning photographs.
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Counter Culture

New York City's Greatest Diners and Luncheonettes

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  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    7 September 2026

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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:James Murray, Karla Murray, Emma Orlow
Publisher:Prestel
Imprint:Prestel
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:7 September 2026
Weight:567g
Dimensions:267mm x 210mm
About The Author

James Murray

JAMES T. AND KARLA L. MURRAY

James T. and Karla L. Murray are husband-and-wife architectural and interiors photographers based in Manhattan’s East Village. Their books include VINYL NYC, Great Bars of New York City, and Store Front NYC. Their 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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