Dear New York
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- $29.99
Publisher Description
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
THE ULTIMATE UPLIFTING GIFT BOOK OF THE YEAR
In a world of turmoil and isolation, the thing missing most right now is authentic human connection. Dear New York reminds us that the answer is closer than we think. Featuring 500 full-color portraits and stories in the signature style of Humans of New York, each page will make you think, laugh, cry, and connect.
READER ARE RAVING ABOUT DEAR NEW YORK!
“I kept myself to a few pages a day because I never wanted it to end. By far the most moving and beautiful book in the Humans of New York collection”
"Brimming with hope and joy"
"No matter where you are from, whether you have been to New York or not, you will find a story in this book that you will be able to relate to"
"A feast for the eyes and a balm for mind & soul"
"An antidote to our divided world"
"If you love NYC and/or if you love humanity, this is the book for you!"
"Il libro è veramente bello e si merita 5 stelle [This book is truly beautiful and deserves 5 stars]"
"Love love love"
"His books just keep getting better and better!"
In uncertain times, the gift of our shared humanity shines brighter.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Humans of New York creator Stanton (Humans) captures the beating heart of New York City—its people—in this vibrant love letter to the metropolis. Featuring portraits, most of which are being published here for the first time, alongside brief and characteristically intimate subject interviews, he highlights the celebratory (a woman in a colorful feathered costume during Carnival), as well as the melancholy (a woman on the verge of tears discusses the challenges of living with a mom who'd spent most of the speaker's childhood in the hospital: "But now she's in my life and just commenting on everything.... It feels like she's hovering over me, making sure that my life is stable, that she'll always have some pockets to dip her hands into"). Some portraits are more New York specific. For instance, an older man in a pink blazer vividly recounts first visiting the city as a young gay college student: "All the storefronts were dark; It was like lyric poetry to me. Unopened boxes of mystery. All I knew was I had to get to Greenwich Village." Elsewhere, a doorman laments, "Here it's very hard to know if someone is genuine.... Sometimes the moment a person gets what they want, the smile goes away." Stanton's knack for capturing his subjects' voices is on full display, making for a collection that easily ranges from heartbreaking to bizarre to humorous. It's an affectionate mosaic of the city and those who call it home.
