On the High Line is the first illustrated guide to the elevated park that has transformed an entire neighbourhood of New York City. Illustrated with some 400 colour photos, including the work of notable photographer and horticulturist Rick Darke, and featuring a gatefold map, it is an engaging, friend-at-your-side guide to everything that a visitor sees when strolling through the park: the innovative gardens and their thousands of plants from around the world; the art, architecture and landscape design by highly recognizable names such as Piet Oudolf, Olaf Eliasson and Pentagram; and a neighbourhood whose lively history includes the Titanic, the Manhattan Project, S&M clubs and the Tenth Avenue Cowboy. This book captures like no other the countless details that make a walk along the High Line such an unforgettable experience.
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...a book that will give pleasure and respite to all who love New York City but wish it were somehow quieter, prettier, more conducive to contemplation without electronic devices buzzing from all sides. --Hudson Valley News
On the High Line… is packed with photos expressing exactly how much High Line Park has contributed to city life. --The Independent on Sunday
On the High Line… is packed with photos expressing exactly how much High Line Park has contributed to city life. --The Independent on Sunday
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By Katie Mann
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The book has plenty of pictures, gives an insight into the planning of the park, the plants used and the reason why they were chosen and also the history of the buildings and piers in the locality. A good book and an interesting read.
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By Cole Thornton
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...and wondered how to convey the excitement, the charm and the beauty of it to someone who has never been to Manhattan. Well, I think this book will probably do it.
The High Line park is the most exciting piece of urban renovation I think I have ever seen. The story behind it is fascinating and a tribute to both the creators and those who implemented the vision. But the joy is in the result.
I live in the UK but visit New York about once a year and stay in Greenwich Village - an easy walk from The High Line. My wife and I go there not every day but most. In all weathers and all seasons it is a delight. This book has made it even more enjoyable - with the interviews with the garden designer for example.
Go to the High Line if you can - if you can't, this book is the best substitute I have seen. Enjoy it.
The High Line park is the most exciting piece of urban renovation I think I have ever seen. The story behind it is fascinating and a tribute to both the creators and those who implemented the vision. But the joy is in the result.
I live in the UK but visit New York about once a year and stay in Greenwich Village - an easy walk from The High Line. My wife and I go there not every day but most. In all weathers and all seasons it is a delight. This book has made it even more enjoyable - with the interviews with the garden designer for example.
Go to the High Line if you can - if you can't, this book is the best substitute I have seen. Enjoy it.
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By ruth ellery
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Very interesting, almost like walking along the High Line.Tells you lots about the history, the surrounding area and the construction of the gardens.
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If you go to New York you should visit the High Line. This book will convince you why. Wonderful photos and history. Obviously a labour of love. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bobbyandsarah
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Exorbitant architectual book of city changes
An exorbitant architectual book including ideas and photographs - jused as a fragment of a long forgotten urban transportation system,- as a take-off to a new look at the westside... Read more
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