New York (English French German Italian and Spanish Edition)

About this book

The bustling gateway to America New York has always been a city of dramatic excitement--big dreams and cons tant changes. A legendary photojournalist and former president of Magnum Photos Thomas Hoepker vividly captures the citys complex spirit in all its many moods. A long-time resident Hoepkers images range from the early 60s through 9/11 and up to the very present including the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. With journalistic zeal and a keen eye for crucial details he documents a true New York with its diverse inhabitants and the allure of its prominent landmarks and hidden far-flung corners. His insightful photography conveys a vivid sense of the citys physical landscape and also of its unique everyday interactions and intricate urban culture.