New York From The Air: A Story Of Architecture Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Completely updated with new photographs and text, New York from the Air is a lush, romantic, and ultimately hopeful tribute to one of the most thrilling cities in history. World-renowned bestselling photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand—shooting from vantage points few people ever attain—presents the power and beauty of Manhattan’s amazing skyscrapers, the bucolic joys of Central Park, the majesty of the Upper West Side’s castlelike apartment buildings, and much, much more. This new edition includes unpublished photographs of landmarks built since the 2003 edition. New York historian and cartographer John Tauranac’s lively commentaries lead readers on a truly spectacular tour from above the city that never sleeps.Praise for New York from the Air:“No one, though, has revealed New York from above as vividly as Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the Paris-based photographer who has made a career of providing a heavenly perspective on the planet Earth. In his book, New York from the Air: A Story of Architecture (Abrams), he invokes Sartre in the preface, and transforms even the most ordinary street-level scenes into majestic, abstract cityscapes.” —New York Times “Above IT ALL. New York from the Air hits new heights with fresh photos of an ever-evolving city.” —New York Daily News
Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1 edition (October 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0810993848
ISBN-13: 978-0810993846
Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 1 x 17 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #852,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #68 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Aerial #129 in Books > Travel > Food, Lodging & Transportation > Air Travel #755 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Architectural
The book consists of excellent full-page photographs ofwidely known Manhattan landmark buildings (other New Yorkboroughs are not included) taken from unusual perspectivenot accessible by pedestrian. Someone complained in a previousreview that most pictures were taken during dawn and dusk.I think that lighting was very carefully considered andsignificantly contributes to the beauty of the photographs.Description is relatively short, it is a photographic book,not a city guide. The photographs are much more artistic thanin Robert Cameron's book "Above New York", which, in contrast,includes also other New York boroughs and photographs coverlarger areas (not single buildings) and are taken during flatmid-day light.
I enjoy visiting New York City, primarily Manhattan. The buildings and parks fascinate me. "NY from the air" offers great photographs of the skyline, buildings and parks from a perspective I will never see in person. The book is like a Child's book for adults. Lots of photographs and maps with enough text to explain the scene as well as some of it's history. Most of the photographs are of Manhattan, and they make good use of the lighting. This is a great book for those who live in NYC, Visit NYC or wish to see NYC. It is educational as well as a delight to view.
I love this book. Not only does it include magnificent photos of the City, it includes comprehensive descriptions on each photo. Each page even includes a small map noting the corresponding locations. One of the best!
A Christmas gift for my dad, and I want one for myself now! The photographs are stunning on their own, but the book's layout literally covers all of New York City, and the author's background makes for really informative text about the buildings we see in the photographs.
I bought this book because of my adoration for the City of New York, and the beautiful picture on the front. Those looking for an in-depth history of NYC or more of a "hands-on" book, should look elsewhere. This book provides what the title suggests. It is a brief introduction to the vast world that is New York City. The photography is beautiful, although sometimes blurry at edges. There are small paragraphs explaining what you are looking at. Most of the main attractions are covered (Empire State Building, Central Park, Harlem, Greenwich Village, etc), as well as some others that I didn't know about, but had my eyes opened to. I will definitely be more prepared and educated as I go to NYC next time. The only complaint is that most of the coverage is of Manhattan, and it's attractions and not so much of the other parts of New York, as the book suggests. This was fine by me, as I was mostly interested in Manhattan anyway, but could mislead others. I would highly recommend this book if you like the city of New York, or are planning a trip there. This could be a great supplement as it gives you a different view of the city, one that you can't get just by being there. A view from the air.
Notable for important buildings omitted- the good (Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan Post Office,) and the bad (Madison Square Garden, Port Authority Bus Terminal.) To often we are only looking at the top 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, or even much less of the buildings. A rare exception is when we see a building down to the street such as with The Flat Iron Building. Having worked in every area of Manhattan makes the book a worthwhile investment, but if one is not aware of Manhattan neighborhoods, I would recommend a pass as the selectivity of buildings and and soupy color of the photos does not justify the investment.
Like its fabulous brother, Paris from above, this book possesses breathtaking visuals. New York, like Paris, photographs well. New York, with its spectacular skyscrapers, and gorgeous parks, is a arial photographers dream. Arthus Bertrand, captures the city and his images are so vivid and clear. It's amazing to see many of the iconic skyscrapers photographed from overhead instead of from ground level or from other skyscrapers. I appreciated how close he photographs some of the buildings you can almost see the original masons markings on the stones, it's just total eye candy. If you have a love for this great city or just appreciate great photograph and vivid visuals the I believe you will enjoy this book, really the next best thing to being there.
Seats: New York: 180 Seating Plans to New York Metro Area Theatres Third Edition (Seats New York) New York from the Air: A Story of Architecture Trucking Air Imports & Exports Freight Forwarding Style: WHAT IT TAKES TO PROVIDE TRUCKING FOR THE FREIGHT FORWARDER INDUSTRY FOR AIR EXPORT AND AIR IMPORTS Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride (Caldecott Honor Book) New-York Historical Society New York City in 3D In The Gilded Age: A Book Plus Stereoscopic Viewer and 50 3D Photos from the Turn of the Century The Bridges of New York (New York City) Glenn Ligon: Housing in New York: A Brief History (Greater New York) New York, New York!: The Big Apple from A to Z The Historical Atlas of New York City, Third Edition: A Visual Celebration of 400 Years of New York City's History The Historical Atlas of New York City: A Visual Celebration of 400 Years of New York City's History The New York Times on the Web Crosswords for Teens (New York Times Crossword Puzzles) New York in the Thirties (New York City) Stories in Stone New York: A Field Guide to New York City Area Cemeteries & Their Residents New York State Grade 6 Math Test, 2nd Edition (Barron's New York State Grade 6 Math Test) New Orleans Architecture: The Cemeteries (New Orleans Architecture Series) New Orleans Architecture: The Esplanade Ridge (New Orleans Architecture Series) New York Air: The View from Above The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook: Amazingly Easy Recipes to Fry, Bake, Grill, and Roast with Your Air Fryer Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Modern Refridgeration and Air Conditioning) ASHRAE Pocket Guide for Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration, 8th edition - IP (Ashrae Pocket Guide for Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation and Refrigeration (Inch Pound))
