A striking narrative of New York City's history, urban planning, and architecture told through maps, guides, and more.
A visual chronicle of New York City's urban development, Wish You Were Here showcases the metropolis through historical guidebooks, maps, viewbooks, and photo books. The rapidly changing city landscape is lavishly illustrated in evolving contemporary media, from copperplate engravings of maps and scenes to lithography, woodcuts, and photographs.
By:
Mark D. Tomasko Imprint: Grolier Club of New York Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 203mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 340g ISBN:9781605831220 ISBN 10: 1605831220 Pages: 100 Publication Date:05 April 2025 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Mark D. Tomasko is a historian, collector, author, and researcher of banknote engraving.
