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How We Live Now
Scenes from the Pandemic
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Winner of the New York City Book Award
From the beloved author of Insomniac City, a poignant and profound tribute in stories and images to a city amidst a pandemic.
Winner of the New York City Book Award
From the beloved author of Insomniac City, a poignant and profound tribute in stories and images to a city amidst a pandemic.
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Winner of the New York City Book Award
From the beloved author of Insomniac City, a poignant and profound tribute in stories and images to a city amidst a pandemic.
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the United States in March 2020 and New York went into total lockdown, writer and photographer Bill Hayes hit the largely deserted streets of Manhattan to try to documentβthrough words and photographsβhow the city was changing virtually overnight. How We Live Now records those first 100 days of the pandemic in real timeβa time of both hopefulness and great fear, long before we had effective Covid testing and vaccinesβup to and including the historic Black Lives Matter demonstrations following the tragic murder of George Floyd.
Featuring Hayesβs inimitable street photographs, How We Live Now chronicles an unimaginable moment in time with his signature insight and grace, offering a glimpse at our shared humanity.
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Bill Hayes's How We Live Now is a poignant and timely exploration of life in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing both desolation and human resilience through eloquent prose and striking photography. The book reflects on the love for the city and its ability to adapt in the face of catastrophe while juxtaposing haunting images of empty streets with narratives of intimate human connections. Readers have praised its emotional depth and portrayal of hope amid unprecedented times, describing it as a wise companion during adversity and a testament to New York's indomitable spirit.
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ISBN: 9781635579376
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 February 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 188g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Bill Hayes is the author of Sweat, Insomniac City, and How New York Breaks Your Heart, a collection of his street photography, among other books. He is a recipient of the New York City Book Award for How We Live Now, and a Guggenheim Fellowship in nonfiction. Hayes has completed the screenplay for a film adaptation of Insomniac City, currently in the works from Brouhaha Entertainment, and he is also a co-editor of Oliver Sacks's posthumous books. He lives in New York. Visit his website at billhayes.com
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