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A tale of two cities -- both called "New York."

The first is a real city, an urban agglomeration of millions. The second is a myth... read full description

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Dec 17, 2009
Mark rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Very good book that goes through the entire history of filming in New York City. It really puts into perspective what it took to build the film industry, lose it and then take it by storm all over again. New York City really is "the world's biggest back lot" and Sanders proves it.
The book is a little bit on the academic side, but I think anyone who is going to actually pick this up knows that going in. This is kind of a text book for people who are actually interested.
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Feb 09, 2008
Julie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I used this book in college for a paper I was writing on Woody Allen and Spike Lee as NY filmmakers and it was amazing! I loved everything about it, it was so detailed and the pictures are great!
Oct 13, 2007
Nancy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
TCM just finished (summer of 2007) a series of screening based on films in this great look at New York in film. Architecture + film = heaven.
Feb 08, 2012
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Feb 03, 2012
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Dec 10, 2011
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Nov 04, 2011
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Oct 30, 2010
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Peter rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Oct 27, 2009
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Jan 21, 2009
Alex rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 28, 2010
Kay rated it: 4 of 5 stars