This sharp; witty study of a book never written; a sequel to Walter Benjamins Arcades Project; is dedicated to New York City; capital of the twentieth century. A sui generis work of experimental scholarship or fictional philosophy; it analyzes an imaginary manuscript composed by a ghost. Part sprawling literary montage; part fragmentary theory of modernity; part implosive manifesto on the urban revolution; The Manhattan Project offers readers New York as a landscape built of sheer life. It initiates them into a world of secret affinities between photography and graffiti; pragmatism and minimalism; Andy Warhol and Robert Moses; Hannah Arendt and Jane Jacobs; the flâneur and the homeless person; the collector and the hoarder; the glass-covered arcade and the bare; concrete street. These and many other threads can all be spooled back into one realization: for far too long; we have busied ourselves with thinking about ways to change the city; it is about time we let the city change the way we think.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This guide is super reader-friendly.By EnglishirisesThis guide is super reader-friendly. The book makes a nice gift for teens and young adults interested in fashion; design; sewing; and more. They can look up their favorite designers and become savvy in the language of the industry while also reading with a purpose. As a retired high school English teacher; I know how important it is to give young people career ideas and the language of the associated trade. Its obviously ideal for adults considering a second or third career as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Everything you need to know about fashionBy CH ArmstrongEverything a person need to know about fashion terms is contained in this book by Ms Sterlacci and Ms Arbuckle. Lots of good behind the scenes information about the big fashion houses; the big name designers. So much information; yet well assembled and easy to comprehend. They accomplished a great deal with this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Fashions through the AgesBy HarryThe authors; Sterlacci and Arbuckle; assembled an enormous volume of useful info. It is easy to read; and comprehend. I particularly liked the background details about famous designers; and design houses. Kudos to the authors.
