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Product Identifiers
PublisherGingko Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101584234075
ISBN-139781584234074
eBay Product ID (ePID)112717307
Product Key Features
Book TitleStore Front : the Disappearing Face of New York
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndustries / Retailing, Subjects & Themes / Architectural & Industrial, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments, United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, Pa), Photoessays & Documentaries
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Architecture, Photography, Business & Economics
AuthorKarla L. Murray, James T. Murray
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight38.7 Oz
Item Length7.4 in
Item Width8.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-453036
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal779.4747
Edition DescriptionMini Edition
SynopsisWithin the pages of STORE FRONT, the reader may explore entire blocks that have not changed much in the past century, engaging in startling encounter with contemporary New York. Details of an architectural and cultural heritage that is fast disappearing such as signage, architectural adornment and window displays are presented in context, as they exist on the street, all in amazing detail., This new, compact, portable version of the critically acclaimed bestseller, "Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York," immerses the reader in a virtual tour of NYC at its most authentic from tiny stores tucked away on narrow side streets to well-known institutions., Store Front (Mini) is a new, compact version of the critically acclaimed bestseller Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York, by James and Karla Murray. The Murrays' brilliant documentation of New York's irreplaceable, generations-old storefronts has made headlines all over the world. For many of these establishments, the photographs mark the end of a legacy. In the wake of gentrification, vital facets of New York's cultural heritage are disappearing at an alarming rate. Store Front (Mini) immerses the reader in a virtual tour of NYC at its most authentic. From tiny stores tucked away on narrow side streets to well-known institutions on historic avenues, this book presents the individual images and shop owner stories that together make up a collective history. Up until now, there has been little attention paid to New York's storefronts; this book reverses that glaring omission and makes clear that the spirit of New York City is etched in its facades. The influx of big box retailers and chain stores pose a serious threat to these humble institutions, and neighborhood modernization and the anonymity it brings are replacing the unique appearance and character of what were once incredibly colorful streets. Store Front is a visual guide to New York City's timeworn storefronts, a collection of powerful images that capture the neighborhood spirit, familiarity, comfort and warmth that these shops once embodied.
LC Classification NumberNA6225
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