30.10.2024
Big New York: one city - many faces
A visual journey through the metropolis in the illustrated book “Big New York”
The Big New York coffee table book is a tribute to one of the most exciting cities in the world - and a real treasure trove for all fans of photography and urban history. This extraordinary coffee table book brings together the most outstanding photographs by photographers who portray New York from their very own perspective. Spanning several decades, their works show a metropolis in transition that is both classic and modern, familiar and undeveloped. Looking through the lens, New York becomes a gathering place for the contrasts that make the city so unique: urban chaos meets quiet corners, dramatic plays of light meet endless shadows, and monumental skyscrapers meet intimate street scenes.
One city, many faces - through the eyes of great photographers
Each artist is given their own chapter in this illustrated book, dedicated to them and their unique style. At the beginning of the book, a short text immerses the reader in the life of New York and outlines the uniqueness of a city that never sleeps.
The visual language of the photo book ranges from atmospheric black and white shots to atmospheric color images that express the complexity of the city. The photographs come from a wide variety of artists and cover a broad spectrum of styles and perspectives: from the iconic street views and portraits of the famous Thomas Hoepker to the timeless, subtly humorous black-and-white shots by photography icon Elliott Erwitt, Christophe Jacrot's poetic rain scenes and Alan Schaller's dramatic play with light and shadow. Their works give the reader the feeling of being directly immersed in the pulsating heart of New York and feeling the rhythm of this unique city.
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Legendary icons: Thomas Hoepker and Elliott Erwitt
Particularly impressive in Big New York are the works of the two late photographers Thomas Hoepker and Elliott Erwitt. Hoepker, one of Germany's best-known photojournalists, captured New York through his lens in an inimitable way. His images are contemporary documents that depict life on the city's streets and the people who inhabit them with unerring clarity. His photographs convey stories full of character and authenticity that only New York can tell.
Elliott Erwitt's black and white photographs are also among the highlights of this illustrated book. Known for his subtle humor and sensitive view of everyday situations, Erwitt captures the charming and human aspects of New York. His photographs are a declaration of love for the city and show its quirky, funny and unexpected moments - all captured with an incomparably perceptive eye.
An artistic design for an impressive work
This high-quality book is a true work of art, both inside and out. The luxurious design with a contrasting color cut and stylish hot foil stamping makes the book stand out from the crowd of illustrated books. The book is supplied in an elegant slipcase with die-cutting, which not only protects it but also makes it a visual highlight on any coffee table.
A multifaceted portrait of the Big Apple
Big New York is an intense, multi-layered portrait of the metropolis, brought to life through the eyes of the best photographers of their generation. From Thomas Hoepker and Elliott Erwitt to Serge Ramelli, Phil Penman and Misha Erwitt to Bad Weather photographer Christophe Jacrot and Alan Schaller - the photographs document the city in all its facets, its history and its zeitgeist. For anyone who wants to experience the magic and diversity of New York in pictures, Big New York is an indispensable work full of inspiration and timeless beauty.
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