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Humans of New York

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Humans of New York chronicles photographer Brandon Stanton's ambitious project to create a photographic census of New York City. Starting in 2010, Stanton wandered thousands of miles on foot, capturing portraits of everyday New Yorkers and pairing these images with their personal stories. The book features 400 colour photos, including exclusive portraits and new narratives, celebrating the individuality and spirit of the city's diverse inhabitants.
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Humans of New York will appeal to readers fascinated by urban life, photography lovers, and those interested in human stories and social diversity. It suits fans of travel, culture, and inspirational real-life narratives.

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Based on the blog with more than two million loyal fans, a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories capturing the spirit of a city.

Based on the blog with more than two million loyal fans, a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs and stories capturing the spirit of a city.

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The instant #1 New York Times bestseller

Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010, when photographer Brandon Stanton set out to create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in an attempt to capture New Yorkers and their stories. The result of these efforts was a vibrant blog he called Humans of New York, in which his photos were featured alongside quotes and anecdotes. The blog has steadily grown, now boasting more than a million devoted followers.

Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all-new stories, it's a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of New York. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city.

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"An instant publishing phenomenon." --The New York Times

"Visually arresting and disarmingly deep... The photographs capture the city's demographic diversity and street fashion, but it’s Stanton's raw interviews that reveal the hardships and small victories of city life." --The Atlantic

"A lovely collection of photos and essays... The images are gorgeous, evoking a New York where honest thought bubbles appear over everyone's heads." --New York Magazine

"There's no judgment, just observation and reverence, making for an inspiring reading and visual experience." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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ISBN: 9781250038821

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 190.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 29.0mm

Weight: 990g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Brandon Stanton studied at the University of Georgia and worked as a bond trader in Chicago before founding Humans of New York in the summer of 2010. He has appeared on The Today Show and the BBC, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, and his photos have appeared at Vogue.com and TheAtlantic.com. David Karp, the founder of Tumblr, called Humans of New York his favorite Tumblr blog. Stanton lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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