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In just the few years since the first edition of "New York Then and Now", the city has undergone important changes. The most dramatic was the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Since the loss of the twin towers, the island of Manhattan has continued to transform itself, with the renewal of entire neighborhoods, from industrial complexes to residential centers. This newly updated edition highlights the development of the city's lavish hotels, palatial department stores, skyscrapers, and condominiums, featuring historic photographs side-by-side with images of the modern cityscape.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book follows the standard 'Then & Now' format with photographs from the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries on the left with a view from the same spot (or almost) on the right from more recent years. (It amused me to see that the author has sought to copyright the 'Then & Now' format!)
The book starts at the tip of Manhattan and works northward. There are some very interesting historical photographs such as the cast-iron pedestrian bridge over Broadway and the huge Manhattan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge that looks like a space-ship dropped down into City Hall Park.
Photographs cover the whole length of Manhattan, all the way to the George Washington Bridge. Each is accompanied by a short explanatory text.
A worthwhile book and a good price too. For those who know very little of New York and for those who think they know a lot, all will learn to see the city with new eyes.
The book starts at the tip of Manhattan and works northward. There are some very interesting historical photographs such as the cast-iron pedestrian bridge over Broadway and the huge Manhattan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge that looks like a space-ship dropped down into City Hall Park.
Photographs cover the whole length of Manhattan, all the way to the George Washington Bridge. Each is accompanied by a short explanatory text.
A worthwhile book and a good price too. For those who know very little of New York and for those who think they know a lot, all will learn to see the city with new eyes.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wonderful pictures - a lovely size which do the images justice. Enough narrative to add interest. Excellent value for money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Great book, Great pictures! This book gives a good insight into what NY looked like and what it looks like now. Decent write up for the pictures giving a nice clear summary into the history of NY.
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Superb value for Money
I visit New York once a year because I love the place. When I'm not there I am normally planning my next trip. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Pike
New York Then and Now
TO ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN TO nEW yORK
To anyone who has been to New York and fallen in love with the City this is essential reading - it gets you wallowing in the memories... Read more
To anyone who has been to New York and fallen in love with the City this is essential reading - it gets you wallowing in the memories... Read more
Published 17 months ago by tommydee
Very Interesting
Having recently visited New York, I naturally wanted to find out more about it. I was keen to find a book showing in pictures how the city had developed and this seemed to fit the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by E. Smith
New York - Then and now
Lovely book. Loads of info given in small doses. Pics are direct comparisons of areas of NY many years ago and now. I would recommend it.
Published on 26 April 2010 by J. M. Carr
A great insight!
I bought this for my best friend and she loved it! We went to NY a month before and it was great to see all the places we'd been to. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2008 by R. Van
new york then and now
i would rather call it manhattan. this is a great book of a great city with big buildings very interesting landmarks how it was then and how they appear today. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2007 by for whom the bell tolls
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