Unknown New York, 9781523524112
Hardcover
Uncover NYC’s secrets: hidden parks, niche shops, vibrant history, and more.

Unknown New York

an artist uncovers the city’s hidden treasures

$67.16

  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    11 November 2024

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Summary

Unknown New York: Unveiling the City’s Hidden Gems

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781523524112
ISBN-10:1523524111
Author:Jesse Richards
Publisher:Workman Publishing
Imprint:Workman Adult
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:11 November 2024
Weight:500g
Dimensions:206mm x 158mm x 22mm
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Critics 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

About The Author

Jesse Richards

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 city’s 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.

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