New York in the Forties. Sonderausgabe.

by Andreas Feininger

This is one of the finest in-depth photographic records of New York City that has ever been published. In this volume Andreas Feininger captures New York in her "glorious" years. You'll see New York as the leader in commerce, industry and shipping, the place where America's most skilled and talented came to succeed.

Genres: Photography, History, Nonfiction, Art, New York

Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Paul Van der lecq · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of photographs has been in my possession for almost forty years. While reading ‘Manhattan ‘45’, a highly entertaining reconstruction of life in New York City after World War II, written by Jan Morris, I began to realise that this is a perfect companion piece for the stories she has to tell. Feininger and his commentator John von Hartz give you the chance to really immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of this great city in its heyday. Although first published in 1978, it still seems to be in print.

Throughout the years I made a couple of visits to the city, the first time as an impressionable youth in the summer of 1981, but thanks to Feininger and a bunch of old movies the images imprinted in my mind seem to be mostly in black and white, accompanied by the tunes of Gershwin and Ellington.

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic collection of photos, with editorial comment by John Von Hartz. Good to read in conjunction with Berenice Abbott's "New York In The Thirties," which I think is slightly better.

[Stef · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice book with many wonderful black-and-white pictures of New York City. Too bad that the book has no text, except for the preface. My favorite picture is the one on page 11 where a ferry just arrives in New Jersey: Separate exits for men and women but those were the times. And I like the pictures of the ocean steamer Queen Mary.

[Dylan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful photo book of classic 40s New York - wonderful. Recommended for any lover of that great city, and good fun to take with you and compare "then" with "now".

[Eric Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Documentary and romantic all at once.