This book tells the epic story of New York through nearly 600 pages of evocative, atmospheric photographs, spanning from the mid-19th century to the present day. Accompanying this visual journey are over 100 quotes and references from iconic books, movies, shows, and songs, capturing the spirit and essence of the city. From the wild nights of the Jazz Age to the hedonistic disco era, the grim days of the Depression to the devastation of 9/11 and its aftermath, New York’s fluctuating fortunes are chronicled alongside the resilience of its citizens.

New York’s rise, reinvention, and growth mirror the story of a nation. From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to the arrival of immigrants at Ellis Island, from the slums of the Lower East Side to the grandeur of art deco skyscrapers, the book captures it all. Iconic landmarks like the urban beach of Coney Island, the vistas of Central Park, and the chaos of Times Square are juxtaposed with the energy, diversity, culture, fashion, and architecture that define the city. This kaleidoscopic portrait showcases the extremes, contradictions, and attitude that make New York the greatest city in the world.

10.5 x 1.75 x 13.75 inches

559 pages

More than a tribute to the city’s photographic heritage, New York: Portrait of a City celebrates the indomitable spirit of New Yorkers—hopeful, determined, and unshakable amidst the city’s glass and granite towers.

The book features hundreds of iconic images sourced from archives and private collections—many published for the first time—and the work of over 150 celebrated photographers, including Victor Prevost, Jacob Riis, Lewis Hine, Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Weegee, Margaret Bourke-White, Saul Leiter, and many more.