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Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas
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Winner Of The 2017 Brendan Gill Prize From The Municipal Arts Society Of New YorkThe Maps Themselves Are Things Of Beauty . . . A Document Of Its Time, Of Our Time.Sadie Stein, New York TimesOne Is Invited To Fathom The Many New Yorks Hidden From Historys Eye.Maria Popova, Brain Pickingsnonstop Metropolis, The Culminating Volume In A Trilogy Of Atlases, Conveys Innumerable Unbound Experiences Of New York City Through Twentysix Imaginative Maps And Informative Essays. Bringing Together The Insights Of Dozens Of Expertsfrom Linguists To Music Historians, Ethnographers, Urbanists, And Environmental Journalistsamplified By Cartographers, Artists, And Photographers, It Explores All Five Boroughs Of New York City And Parts Of Nearby New Jersey. We Are Invited To Travel Through Manhattans Playgrounds, From Polyglot Queens To Manyfaceted Brooklyn, And From The Resilient Bronx To The Mystical Kung Fu Hiphop Mecca Of Staten Island. The Contributors To This Exquisitely Designed And Gorgeously Illustrated Volume Celebrate New York Citys Unique Vitality, Its Incubation Of The Avantgarde, And Its Literary History, But They Also Critique Its Racial And Economic Inequality, Environmental Impact, And Erasure Of Its Past. Nonstop Metropolis Allows Us To Excavate New Yorks Buried Layers, To Scrutinize Its Political Heft, And To Discover The Unexpected In One Of The Most Iconic Cities In The World. It Is Both A Challenge And Homage To How New Yorkers Think Of Their City, And How The World Sees This Capital Of Capitalism, Culture, Immigration, And More.Contributors: Sheerly Avni, Gaiutra Bahadur, Marshall Berman, Joe Boyd, Will Butler, Garnette Cadogan, Thomas J. Campanella, Daniel Aldana Cohen, Teju Cole, Joel Dinerstein, Paul La Farge, Francisco Goldman, Margo Jefferson, Lucy R. Lippard, Barry Lopez, Valeria Luiselli, Suketu Mehta, Emily Raboteau, Molly Roy, Sharifa Rhodespitts, Luc Sante, Heather Smith, Jonathan Tarleton, Astra Taylor, Alexandra T. Vazquez, Christina Zanfagnainterviews With: Valerie Capers, Peter Coyote, Grandmaster Caz, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Melle Mel, Rza
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- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas'? A: The dimensions are seven inches in length, zero point eight inches in width, and twelve inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas' have? A: The book contains two hundred thirty-two pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas'? A: The author is Rebecca Solnit.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas'? A: The genre is Historical.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of urban life, history, inequality, and cultural vitality in New York City.
- Q: How do I read 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas'? A: You can read it as a traditional book or use it as a reference for exploring New York City.
- Q: Is 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas' suitable for all ages? A: Yes, it is suitable for all ages, though some themes may resonate more with adults.
- Q: What audience is 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas' best for? A: This book is best for readers interested in urban studies, history, and New York City culture.
- Q: How can I maintain 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas' in good condition? A: Store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the quality.
- Q: Are there any safety precautions to take with this book? A: There are no specific safety precautions, but handle it gently to avoid wear and tear.
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- Q: How do I find similar books to 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas'? A: You can search for other historical atlases or urban studies books by the same publisher.
- Q: What makes 'Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas' unique? A: This atlas features imaginative maps and essays from various experts, providing a multi-faceted view of New York City.