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See this item's eligibility during checkout.Health, Mind & Body | Home » » » New York Then and Now (Compact) (Then & Now Thunder Bay) | | | | | | | Description: | | Since New Amsterdam became New York in 1664, constant change and development has been its driving force. Today, it is America's densest urban environment and most vital city, boasting one of the most recognizable skylines in the world.
• New York Then and Now places today's post 9/11 cityscape within the context of history, reflecting the changing and enduring aspects of life in the Big Apple.
• Remarkable past-and-present photographs showcase Manhattan's development and the amazing architecture that defines the city. See side-by-side images of the lavish Waldorf-Astoria, Radio City Music Hall, Union Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Penn Station, Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building.
• The Twin Towers, part of the World Trade Center, redefined the Manhattan skyline when they opened in 1976. After the tragedies of 9/11, the skyline is defined as much by their absence.
• New York continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the world-everyone who has experienced the energy and magic of the Big Apple will want this compact edition of New York Then and Now. It's the perfect souvenir or gift! | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781592237296
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Marcia Reiss | | Paperback:
| 144 pages | | Publisher:
| Thunder Bay Press | | Publication Date:
| June 08, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1592237290 | | Package Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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 For any history lover of New York City, you'd love this book.Mar 05, 2010
A friend of mine introduced me to New York Then and Now (Compact) (Then & Now Thunder Bay), and I was absolutely floored by the book. In it is so much history, pictures that compare how buildings and places in New York City (Manhattan) of old compares to the new, with reference to the persons, places, and things that made and continue to make New York City the mega-metropolis that it is. The writing is crisp, clean, and to the point. Landmarks are explained. The old mansions either continue with new life, or are flattened in place of new developments. I found the entire passage through time--back and forth--fascinating and a must-read. And so, following my own advice, I have placed it on my bookshelf with pride and satisfaction.
Great coffee table bookFeb 17, 2010
A very nice book for anyone who likes New York City. Lots of great pictures from the current day side by side pictures from the early 1900's. A definite must for anyone who is interested in the history of New York City.
New York Then & Now BookJan 07, 2010
This was purchased as a gift for my son who loves going to New York. He loves books and was very happy with this one. I am pleased in the timely manner in which it came.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Compact Version is Cute and FunNov 11, 2008
Unlike the other reviewer of this book, I was fully prepared for its size and wanted to purchase it after seeing it in a store next to a "full-size" edition. This is the trade paper version, the other is hardcover with a jacket. Both are beautiful. One serves as a coffee table book, the other is a cute flip version/stocking stuffer. I love NY.
4 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 What a little dinky bookMar 12, 2008
Very dissapointed, ended up with this tiny little book I cannot see with out magnification. I will not buy another then-and-again books until I get dimentions of the book. This was 1/3rd the regular coffee table size.
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