New York: An Illustrated History (Revised and Expanded) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 23, 2021
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An expanded edition of the only comprehensive illustrated history of New York—with more than 600 ravishing photographs and illustrations—that tells the remarkable 400-year-long story of the city from its beginning in 1624 up to the current moment. The companion volume to the acclaimed PBS series. This landmark book traces the spectacular growth of New York from its initial settlement on the tip of Manhattan through the destruction wrought by the Revolutionary War to its rise as the nation’s premier commercial capital and industrial center and as a magnet for immigrant hopes and dreams in the 19th century to its standing as a beacon of modern culture in the 20th century and as a worldwide symbol of resilience in the 21st century. The story continues here with new chapters delivering a sweeping portrait of New York at the dawn of the 21st century, when it emerged after decades of decline to assert its place at the very center of a new globalized culture. Here is a city challenged—indeed, sometimes shaken to its core—by a series of profound crises: the aftermath of 9/11, the continual struggle with racial injustice, the financial crisis of 2008, the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, the still unfolding cataclysm of the COVID-19 pandemic—whose earliest and deadliest urban epicenter was New York itself. Here too is a lively portrait of the city’s vibrant street life and culture: the birth of hip-hop in the South Bronx, Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Gates in Central Park, the musicals of Broadway, the explosion in location filmmaking in every borough, the pivotal rise of the tech industry, and so much more. The history of this city—especially in the tumultuous and transformative two decades detailed in the new chapters—is an epic story of rebirth and growth, an astonishing transfiguration, still in progress, of the world’s first modern city into a model and prototype for the global city of the future.
Details
Product Details
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Publication date
- November 23, 2021
- Edition
- Expanded
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 848 pages
- ISBN-10
- 059353414X
- ISBN-13
- 978-0593534144
- Item Weight
- 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions
- 8.93 x 2.01 x 11.65 inches
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- The publication date is November 23, 2021.
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- The print length is 848 pages.
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- The book has a customer rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 262 reviews.
Customer reviews
A Masterpiece Chronicle of the City That Defines America
A Masterpiece Chronicle of the City That Defines America Ric Burns and James Sanders’ *New York: An Illustrated History* is a breathtaking tribute to one of the world’s most storied cities. Adapted from the acclaimed PBS documentary series, this massive volume blends vivid storytelling with over 500 archival photographs, paintings, and maps that together chart New York’s four-century evolution—from a small Dutch trading outpost on Manna-hata to the global capital of commerce, culture, and ambition. The writing is elegant and cinematic, mirroring the emotional tone of Burns’ films. It captures the energy and contradictions that make New York endlessly fascinating—its triumphs and tragedies, skyscrapers and slums, immigrant dreams and industrial empires. The essays by leading historians (including Kenneth Jackson and Mike Wallace) add texture and context, while the visuals make it as much an art object as a history book. You can open to any page and feel pulled into a specific era—whether it’s the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, the rise of Wall Street, or the jazz and art explosions of the 20th century. This book is *big*—both in scope and size—and works beautifully as a centerpiece on a coffee table. The weight and layout demand space and slow appreciation. Bottom line: A magnificent, deeply researched, and visually stunning love letter to New York City—part history, part time machine, and an essential addition for anyone who has ever been moved by the city’s story or spirit.
A Masterpiece Chronicle of the City That Defines America Ric Burns and James Sanders’ *New York: An Illustrated History* is a breathtaking tribute to one of the world’s most storied cities. Adapted from the acclaimed PBS documentary series, this massive volume blends vivid storytelling with over 500 archival photographs, paintings, and maps that together chart New York’s four-century evolution—from a small Dutch trading outpost on Manna-hata to the global capital of commerce, culture, and ambition. The writing is elegant and cinematic, mirroring the emotional tone of Burns’ films. It captures the energy and contradictions that make New York endlessly fascinating—its triumphs and tragedies, skyscrapers and slums, immigrant dreams and industrial empires. The essays by leading historians (including Kenneth Jackson and Mike Wallace) add texture and context, while the visuals make it as much an art object as a history book. You can open to any page and feel pulled into a specific era—whether it’s the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, the rise of Wall Street, or the jazz and art explosions of the 20th century. This book is *big*—both in scope and size—and works beautifully as a centerpiece on a coffee table. The weight and layout demand space and slow appreciation. Bottom line: A magnificent, deeply researched, and visually stunning love letter to New York City—part history, part time machine, and an essential addition for anyone who has ever been moved by the city’s story or spirit.
Awesome
I bought this book for a NY History class I was taking so I dreaded reading it at first, and to my surprise its a good read. It is well written and you don't need a dcotorate to understand it. I read ahead of the class because it was just that good! I would definintely recommend this book if you want a comprehensive knowledge of the great state of NY!
I bought this book for a NY History class I was taking so I dreaded reading it at first, and to my surprise its a good read. It is well written and you don't need a dcotorate to understand it. I read ahead of the class because it was just that good! I would definintely recommend this book if you want a comprehensive knowledge of the great state of NY!
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Bought this for a Sociology class. Cheaper than the college bookstore, easier than the library and no worries about return dates. A companion to the Burns NYC documentary series, and a great reference that saved hours of reviewing videos over and over.
Bought this for a Sociology class. Cheaper than the college bookstore, easier than the library and no worries about return dates. A companion to the Burns NYC documentary series, and a great reference that saved hours of reviewing videos over and over.
Maravilloso libro.
Excelente libro si te encantó conocer la gran ciudad de New York. Datos desde la fundación de la ciudad con muchas imágenes, abarca hasta los tiempos de la pandemia. Si eres fan de Nueva York no dudes en comprar este libro 🙂
Excelente libro si te encantó conocer la gran ciudad de New York. Datos desde la fundación de la ciudad con muchas imágenes, abarca hasta los tiempos de la pandemia. Si eres fan de Nueva York no dudes en comprar este libro 🙂
