Lost New York FROM THE PUBLISHER
When it was first published in 1968, the critically acclaimed LOST NEW YORK became an instant classic for the way it reawakened a lost city. Now expanded and updated, with 118 new photographs, the book reveals a fresh, true picture of New York as it has lived and grown, with startling reminders of how much that has vanished remains part of us. From the grandeur of the old Metropolitan Opera and Pennsylvania Station to the fabulous lost night clubs of 52nd Street and Harlem, from the opulence of the old Vanderbilt mansions to the Madison Square Garden rooftop where architect Stanford White was shot, this is both a unique testament to New York's past and a story of the vitality that makes the city continue to connect with us.Illustrated with rare and stunning photographs and marked by engaging, lively text, this new edition of LOST NEW YORK provides a unique and unforgettable look at the places in New York that are no more. Beyond that, it evokes the significant moments in time and memory that make us reflect on our passions about change and the reasons we remain concerned about the future of cities.
FROM THE CRITICS
City Review
An important book that documented how heedless New Yorkers were of their great architectural heritage before the creation of the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1965.
Booknews
New edition, expanded and updated with 118 new photographs, of a volume that reveals a fresh, true picture of New York as it has lived and grown. Both a testament to New York's past and a story of the vitality that makes the city continue to fascinate, the text and b&w photographs of residential, commercial, recreational, urban, and religious sites provide a unique look at the places that no longer exist, and evoke significant moments in time and memory. Silver is an architect, critic, educator and author. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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