{"product_id":"manhattan-skyline-the-city-unfolds-hardcover","title":"Manhattan Skyline: The City Unfolds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurent Dequick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdam Gopnik\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA spectacular accordion-folded gift book that features a panoramic portrait of the island of Manhattan, seen from both the East River and the Hudson River\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManhattan Skyline\u003c\/i\u003e offers a perspective of New York City that no standard book can capture. This unique \"leporello\" edition--an accordion-fold format--unfolds to reveal the island of Manhattan in two continuous, breathtaking views.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you unfold the pages, you are not just looking at photos; you are tracing the architectural evolution of the city. From the Art Deco spires of the Chrysler Building to the glass-and-steel monoliths of the 21st century, every pier, park, and skyscraper is captured in remarkable detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling the length of Manhattan by boat, along the two rivers that surround the island, photographer Laurent Dequick shows us the city unfurling in this spectacular accordion-folded book. On one side of the book we follow along a continuous panoramic view from the Hudson River; on the other we take in the view from the East River.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManhattan Skyline \u003c\/i\u003ereveals a new look at New York City, featuring stunning photographs alongside captions to identify key landmarks and an index of the main buildings and districts. A foreword by Adam Gopnik sets the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong New Yorker, an architecture enthusiast, or a traveler planning your next visit, \u003ci\u003eManhattan Skyline\u003c\/i\u003e allows you to experience the scale and ambition of the \"City that Never Sleeps\" in its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gift-ready package is the ultimate tribute to the scale, history, and beauty of New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer \u003cb\u003eLaurent Dequick\u003c\/b\u003e is an architect by training. He is fascinated with contemporary cities whose flow, human movement, and architecture come together to create living spaces. He is one of the leading photographers of YellowKorner gallery, with more than 90 locations around the world. He's published \u003ci\u003eRooftop Paris\u003c\/i\u003e (2022) and \u003ci\u003eGrand Canal \u003c\/i\u003e(Éditions du Chêne) (2019), an accordion-style book depicting the two banks of the Grand Canal of Venice. \u003cb\u003eAdam Gopnik\u003c\/b\u003e, a staff writer at \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e since 1986, is the author of several bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003eParis to the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Table Comes First\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAt the Stranger's Gate: Arrivals in New York\u003c\/i\u003e. He has won the National Magazine Award for Essays and for Criticism three times, as well as the George Polk Award for Magazine Reporting, and the Canadian National Magazine Award Gold Medal for arts writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 12.5 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614167429402,"sku":"9781419777721","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/4uHsZGPpwR9781419777721.webp?v=1785425082","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/manhattan-skyline-the-city-unfolds-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}