Description: Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York. (Mini) James T. & Karla L. Murray. Hardcover. No dust jacket as published. Gingko Press publisher. First edition, second printing, 2011. Very good condition. The binding is tight. The pages are clean, no markings, no creasing or tears. The boards are clean with scant wear. Free domestic shipping USPS Media Mail. Store Front (Mini) is a new, compact version of the critically acclaimed bestseller Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York, by James and Karla Murray.The Murrays' brilliant documentation of New York's irreplaceable, generations-old storefronts has made headlines all over the world. For many of these establishments, the photographs mark the end of a legacy. In the wake of gentrification, vital facets of New York's cultural heritage are disappearing at an alarming rate. Store Front (Mini) immerses the reader in a virtual tour of NYC at its most authentic. From tiny stores tucked away on narrow side streets to well-known institutions on historic avenues, this book presents the individual images and shop owner stories that together make up a collective history. Up until now, there has been little attention paid to New York's storefronts; this book reverses that glaring omission and makes clear that the spirit of New York City is etched in its facades.The influx of big box retailers and chain stores pose a serious threat to these humble institutions, and neighborhood modernization and the anonymity it brings are replacing the unique appearance and character of what were once incredibly colorful streets. Store Front is a visual guide to New York City's timeworn storefronts, a collection of powerful images that capture the neighborhood spirit, familiarity, comfort and warmth that these shops once embodied.
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Book Title: Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.75 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 7.5 in
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Topic: Architecture, Building, Cultural History, Cultural Studies, Documentaries, Photographers, Popular Culture, Social History, New York City, Retail
Item Width: 1 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Gingko Press
Inscribed: No
Edition: Second Printing
Publication Year: 2011
Type: Picture Book
Author: James T. Murray, Karla L. Murray
Genre: Art & Culture, Business, Economics & Industry, Economics, History, Imagery, Photography, Sociology
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Item Weight: 35 oz
Number of Pages: 330
