One Thousand New York Buildings

The diversity and richness of New York's architecture comes alive in this one-of-a-kind, elegant, information-packed, photographic tour of New York City. From skyscrapers to parking structures, from the Stock Exchange to the historic townhouses of Harlem, the buildings of New York are as diverse as its culture - and they are artfully photographed here by Jorg Brockmann. Essential information about each one, along with neighbourhood maps and useful sidebars, make this the last word on New York buildings - including all five boroughs - large and small. It's feast for lovers of architecture and of great photography, as well as devotees of the most vibrant city in the world. The iconic architectural style of New York is admired by students of art & design around the world. There are 90,000 buildings within the five boroughs of New York and they are as diverse as the city's culture, ranging from warehouses to townhouses to mighty skyscrapers. Prize-winning photographer Jorg Brockmann has captured the power and personal essence of each building in a series of 1000 photographs, printed here in duotone process.