From the reviews of the first edition of Architecture of New York City. "It should provide joy to anyone even vaguely interested in this city and its artifacts.. It is very likely to turn them into enthusiasts." --New York Times Book Review ".weaves the little-known stories of 80 buildings and landmarks into a colorful tapestry of New Yorks whirlwind history.. This richly illustrated guide can be read from beginning to end with great pleasure." --Publishers Weekly ".Reynolds takes a new look at the older glories of New York. The architecture is freshly seen and is clearly researched. Reynolds splendid photographs present highly original views of familiar (and not so familiar) important structures and sites." --Adolph Placzek; former president of the Society of Architectural Historians The history of New York City is a rich pageant of culture; commerce; social change; and human drama stretching back five hundred years. And when we know where to look for it; it is all there for us to see; vividly etched into the cityscape. Now in this celebration of New Yorks architecture; Donald Martin Reynolds helps us to see and appreciate; as never before; the citys monuments and masterpieces; and to hear the tales they have to tell. With the help of nearly 200 striking photographs (20 of them new to this edition); Dr. Reynolds takes us on an unforgettable tour of five centuries of architectural change and innovation--from 16th-century Dutch canals and 18th-century farmhouses; to the elevator buildings of the 1870s (precursors of skyscrapers) and the Art Deco; Bauhaus; and Post-modern buildings that make up New York Citys celebrated skyline. Floor by floor stone by stone; detail by detail Dr. Reynolds lovingly describes 90 of the citys most striking buildings; bridges; parks; and places. He tells us when; why; and how they were built and who built them; and in the process; he evokes the illustrious and exciting history of this restless; ceaselessly seductive metropolis.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A disappointment.By Roy SherwoodA disappointment. Does not illuminate Prince as a musician or as a human. and often infantilizes him. And too often I get the impression that the author doesnrsquo;t really like Prince. Buy Tourersquo;s book instead.30 of 31 people found the following review helpful. PRINCE!!!!!!!!By Luv2readgirlI was fan girl CRAZY for Prince when I was a teenager. Bought all his CDs sight unseen. Had his inappropriate half naked posters up on my walls with kisses all over them ( to my mothers horror). Turning down "Darling Nikki" real low so mom couldnt hear the very sexual lyrics. lol. Never thought I would be attracted to a man that wore makeup. heels. and thigh highs. but there you have it. I was! I was a fan for many years into young adulthood. Then marriage. motherhood. romance novels. (lol) and life took over whatever obsession I had with him. His death touched me deeply. More deeply than I expected... I guess it was because he bought a little purple to my otherwise colorless childhood. and to know that hes not with us on the planet anymore seems a little gray...After his death on April 21st. 2016 (without realizing) I had missed out a lot on the progression of his career. Apart from dashing to the tv screen whenever I knew he would be on. I wasnt a very proactive fan anymore. Now I want to read all things Prince related. I can see the future. Ill be one of those Elvis like fan girl junkies. but instead for Prince!while this book was enlightening in the musical areas. it was pretty impersonal and cold in the personal areas. It had a lot about his music and a few disparaging tid bits here and there. Some of it annoyed because I guess I feel protective so soon after his death. I kind of felt like the author wasnt really a Prince fan at times. Nonetheless. I came away thinking that Prince really was way more talented than people really knew. His onstage persona was so flamboyant that it overshadowed his many talents. Most placed him in a purple box. but apart from his charismatic sexual demeanor. he was actually a musical genius. So even though I felt like the author wasnt really a fan. I think the legend that was Prince still shines through. Mmmm. maybe that was the authors intent all along...P.S: Im pretty proud of my teenage self to have picked a genius to be my Prince...1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. 2 Stars for the EffortBy JbirdESpockingtonI found this book disappointing- the writing went off-topic pretty regularly in terms of the chapter theme. and appeared to be a re-hash of either well-known or third/ fourth-hand "facts" previously published in other books and media. I dont think this book would provide even a causal Prince fan anything they havent already read about Mr. Nelson. Good effort. very obviously a fan.
