{"title":"Jake Berman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Jake Berman—a talented creator whose works beautifully blend travel and adventure with a dash of history and nostalgia. Best known for his insightful book, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Subways of North America\u003c\/em\u003e, Berman takes readers on a fascinating journey through the hidden and forgotten underground transit systems of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerman's writing is a vibrant tapestry of meticulously researched facts and captivating storytelling, inviting you to explore the often-overlooked aspects of urban landscapes. With a keen eye for detail, his works hold a mirror to the past, offering a profound appreciation for the once bustling arteries of urban life that have since fallen into obscurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of travel, history, and urban exploration, Jake Berman's collection is sure to ignite curiosity and inspire a sense of adventure. Whether you're retracing the steps of commuters from a bygone era or uncovering the secrets beneath our feet, Berman's books provide a unique window into the rich tapestry of North American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the charm and mystery of yesterday's transit systems, and let Jake Berman guide you through a world where every tunnel tells a story waiting to be rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lost-subways-of-north-america-by-jake-berman-9780226829791","title":"The Lost Subways of North America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visual exploration of the transit histories of twenty-three US and Canadian cities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery driver in North America shares one miserable, soul-sucking universal experience—being stuck in traffic. But things weren’t always like this. Why is it that the mass transit systems of most cities in the United States and Canada are now utterly inadequate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Subways of North America\u003c\/em\u003e offers a new way to consider this eternal question, with a strikingly visual—and fun—journey through the past, present, and unbuilt urban transit. Through meticulous archival research, cartographer and artist Jake Berman successfully plotted maps of the old train networks covering twenty-three North American metropolises, ranging from New York’s Civil War-era plan for a steam-powered subway under Fifth Avenue to the ultramodern automated Vancouver SkyTrain and the thousand-mile electric railway system of pre-World War II Los Angeles. He takes us through colourful maps of old, often forgotten streetcar lines, lost ideas for never-built transit, and modern rail systems—drawing us into the captivating transit histories of US and Canadian cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerman combines vintage styling with modern printing technology to create a sweeping visual history of North American public transit and urban development. With more than one hundred original maps, accompanied by his essays on each city’s urban development, this book comprises a fascinating look at North American rapid transit systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072377307372,"sku":"9780226829791","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20526193482268.jpg?v=1765099885"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jake-berman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}