Elliott Erwitt's New York: Revised Edition by Elliott Erwitt

There are many photography books that deal with New York, but certainly none like this one. With "New York", photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays homage to his home metropolis in a monochromatic tribute, creating an illustrated book that can, without hesitation, be classified as a work of historical character. Born in Paris, he emigrated to the USA in 1939 and moved to the Big Apple in 1948. Since then, up until his death, his camera has been his constant companion as he roamed the streets of the cosmopolitan city. In this revised edition, Erwitt presents fascinating black and white photographs taken over the course of his entire career. For the first time, 16 new pages give readers an insight into previously unpublished images from the 50s and 60s, allowing them to immerse themselves in a New York from days long gone. A little nostalgia is guaranteed. The coffee table book perfectly reflects New York and its soul. Celebrities rank alongside the average New Yorker, everyday moments characterize contemporary history in a cheerful and sometimes slightly whimsical way that is tyoical for Erwitt's work. That is one of the reasons why he will be remembered as one of the best street photographers in the world. His pictures are not only lively and authentic, but also characterized by a very special irony of everyday situations. This photo book is fun to look at again and again and always offers new surprises. Read more

From the Publisher A unique photo book! "New York" by Elliott Erwitt is a one-of-a-kind illustrated book that pays tribute to the legendary photographer's hometown in a mesmerizing monochrome homage. Born in Paris, he emigrated to the United States in 1939 and moved to the Big Apple in 1948. Throughout his career, his camera has been Erwitt's faithful companion through the city's streets. Elliott Erwitt Elliott Erwitt grew up in Paris and Milan and emigrated to the United States with his family in 1939. He has portrayed numerous celebrities, including Marlene Dietrich, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe, as well as political figures such as Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. His powerful images have captured social events such as Richard Nixon's visit to the Soviet Union in 1959, John F. Kennedy's funeral in 1963, and Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009. Previously unpublished photos The revised edition features 16 new pages of never-before-published black-and-white photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, offering a nostalgic look at a bygone era that perfectly captures the diversity and soul of New York, from celebrities to average citizens, and shows everyday life in the characteristically ironic and often bizarre way for which Erwitt is known.