Decoding Manhattan

Name: Decoding Manhattan
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419747601
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Island of Diagrams, Maps, and Graphics

By Steven Heller and Antonis Antoniou

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Summary

Decoding Manhattan unveils the mysteries and folkways of New York City through an engaging collection of graphic art. Featuring over 250 maps, flowcharts, cartoons, and infographics spanning 150 years, it captures the city's life and legend from skyscrapers to local ways. Contributions from renowned artists like Saul Steinberg and Maira Kalman make it a vibrant tribute to Manhattan's unique visual culture.
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Format: Hardback

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Perfect for lovers of New York City, enthusiasts of visual storytelling, and professionals involved in information design.

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Mysteries and folkways of New York City revealed in an entertaining collection of graphic art

The life and legend of New York City, from the size of its skyscrapers to the ways of its inhabitants, is vividly captured in this lively collection of more than 250 maps, cross sections, flowcharts, tables, board games, cartoons, infographics, and other unique diagrams spanning 150 years.

Superstars such as Saul Steinberg, Maira Kalman, Christoph Niemann, Roz Chast, and Milton Glaser butt up against the unsung heroes of the popular press in a book that is made not only for lovers of New York but also for anyone who enjoys or works with information design.

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"The graphics in this book add rich layers to our understanding of Manhattan." — Fast Company

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419747601

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 250 colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 1570g

Pages: 240

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Antonis Antoniou Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Steven Heller

About the Author

Antonis Antoniou is a designer and architect and the coauthor of A Map of the World: The World According to Illustrators and Storytellers and other visual books. He lives in Spain and Cyprus.

Steven Heller is the author/editor of more than 180 books on design, illustration, and popular culture. He is the recipient of the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Design Mind. He lives in New York City.