Elliott Erwitt's New York: Revised Edition
There are many photography books that deal with New York, but certainly none like this one. With "New York", photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays homage to his home metropolis in a monochromatic tribute, creating an illustrated book that can, without hesitation, be classified as a work of historical character.
Born in Paris, he emigrated to the USA in 1939 and moved to the Big Apple in 1948. Since then, up until his death, his camera has been his constant companion as he roamed the streets of the cosmopolitan city.
In this revised edition, Erwitt presents fascinating black and white photographs taken over the course of his entire career. For the first time, 16 new pages give readers an insight into previously unpublished images from the 50s and 60s, allowing them to immerse themselves in a New York from days long gone. A little nostalgia is guaranteed.
The coffee table book perfectly reflects New York and its soul.
Celebrities rank alongside the average New Yorker, everyday moments characterize contemporary history in a cheerful and sometimes slightly whimsical way that is tyoical for Erwitt's work. That is one of the reasons why he will be remembered as one of the best street photographers in the world. His pictures are not only lively and authentic, but also characterized by a very special irony of everyday situations. This photo book is fun to look at again and again and always offers new surprises.
"New York" is the perfect coffee table book for anyone who can't get enough of this impressive mega-city. Even die-hard fans of the metropolis will find previously undiscovered sides of the city here. For all admirers of Elliott Erwitt's photographic art, this coffee table book is a must-have for your home collection.
There are many photography books that deal with New York, but certainly none like this one. With "New York", photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays homage to his home metropolis in a monochromatic tribute, creating an illustrated book that can, without hesitation, be classified as a work of historical character.
Born in Paris, he emigrated to the USA in 1939 and moved to the Big Apple in 1948. Since then, up until his death, his camera has been his constant companion as he roamed the streets of the cosmopolitan city.
In this revised edition, Erwitt presents fascinating black and white photographs taken over the course of his entire career. For the first time, 16 new pages give readers an insight into previously unpublished images from the 50s and 60s, allowing them to immerse themselves in a New York from days long gone. A little nostalgia is guaranteed.
The coffee table book perfectly reflects New York and its soul.
Celebrities rank alongside the average New Yorker, everyday moments characterize contemporary history in a cheerful and sometimes slightly whimsical way that is tyoical for Erwitt's work. That is one of the reasons why he will be remembered as one of the best street photographers in the world. His pictures are not only lively and authentic, but also characterized by a very special irony of everyday situations. This photo book is fun to look at again and again and always offers new surprises.
"New York" is the perfect coffee table book for anyone who can't get enough of this impressive mega-city. Even die-hard fans of the metropolis will find previously undiscovered sides of the city here. For all admirers of Elliott Erwitt's photographic art, this coffee table book is a must-have for your home collection.
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There are many photography books that deal with New York, but certainly none like this one. With "New York", photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays homage to his home metropolis in a monochromatic tribute, creating an illustrated book that can, without hesitation, be classified as a work of historical character.
Born in Paris, he emigrated to the USA in 1939 and moved to the Big Apple in 1948. Since then, up until his death, his camera has been his constant companion as he roamed the streets of the cosmopolitan city.
In this revised edition, Erwitt presents fascinating black and white photographs taken over the course of his entire career. For the first time, 16 new pages give readers an insight into previously unpublished images from the 50s and 60s, allowing them to immerse themselves in a New York from days long gone. A little nostalgia is guaranteed.
The coffee table book perfectly reflects New York and its soul.
Celebrities rank alongside the average New Yorker, everyday moments characterize contemporary history in a cheerful and sometimes slightly whimsical way that is tyoical for Erwitt's work. That is one of the reasons why he will be remembered as one of the best street photographers in the world. His pictures are not only lively and authentic, but also characterized by a very special irony of everyday situations. This photo book is fun to look at again and again and always offers new surprises.
"New York" is the perfect coffee table book for anyone who can't get enough of this impressive mega-city. Even die-hard fans of the metropolis will find previously undiscovered sides of the city here. For all admirers of Elliott Erwitt's photographic art, this coffee table book is a must-have for your home collection.
