Author(s): Dirk Stichweh

Architecture

A vertical celebration of New York, this book
offers magnificent views of the city's tall
buildings as well as city streets, lush parks,
and opulent penthouse gardens. This book takes a bird's-eye view of New York City--and
the results are nothing less than extraordinary. Managing
to obtain access, often exclusive, to over 60 rooftops
throughout Manhattan, Dirk Stichweh and Jörg Machirus
photographed the incredible views afforded them from these
heights. This book presents 200 full-color illustrations of
New York City's vistas from the top in a vertically oversized
format. From Wall Street to uptown, these photographs
capture uniquly beautiful views: a biplane on the roof of 77
Water Street; dawn over the Upper Bay of Governors Island;
sunset reflected off the windows of the Freedom Tower; the
top of the Pershing Viaduct; cabs lined up like matchbox
cars on Seventh Avenue; and the enormous billboards that
illuminate Times Square--all from an angle few ever see. In
addition, significant buildings and landmarks are featured
in double-page spreads accompanied by short texts and
commentaries while an introductory essay gives an overview
of New York City architecture. Designed and written to
appeal to anyone who is fascinated by the city, this beautiful
book captures New York from a perspective few will ever see
in person.