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The Great New York Subway Map
Author | : Emiliano Ponzi |
Publsiher | : Museum of Modern Art |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-02-27 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1633450252 |
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Both a love letter to New York City and an introduction to graphic design, this is the story of how the designer Massimo Vignelli tackled the problem of creating a subway map that could be understood by all New Yorkers as well as out-of-towners. Filled with depictions of trains, subway stations, and the New York City skyline, the book follows Vignelli around the city as he tries to understand the system in order to translate it into a map. The book is produced in collaboration with the New York Transit Museum and features a section of historical and archival images and photographs. A groundbreaking work of information design, the subway map designed by Vignelli is an iconic work used by over a billion people every year. The Museum of Modern Art acquired the original 1972 diagram in 2004.
The Routes Not Taken
Author | : Joseph B. Raskin |
Publsiher | : Fordham Univ Press |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2013-12-01 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780823253746 |
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A fascinating journey into the past—and under the ground—that offers “an insightful look at the what-might-have-beens of urban mass transit” (The New York Times). From the day it broke ground by City Hall in 1900, it took about four and half years to build New York’s first subway line to West 145th Street in Harlem. Things rarely went that quickly ever again. The Routes Not Taken explores the often-dramatic stories behind unbuilt or unfinished subway lines. The city’s efforts to expand its underground labyrinth were often met with unexpected obstacles—financial shortfalls, clashing political agendas, battles with community groups, and more. After discovering a copy of the 1929 subway expansion map, Joseph B. Raskin began his own investigation into the city’s underbelly. Here he provides an extensively researched history of the Big Apple’s unfinished business. The Routes Not Taken sheds light on: *the efforts to expand the Hudson Tubes into a full-fledged subway *the Flushing line, and why it never made it past Flushing *a platform under Brooklyn’s Nevins Street station unused for more than a century *the 2nd Avenue line—long the symbol of dashed dreams—deferred countless times since the original plans were presented in 1929 Raskin reveals the personalities involved, explaining why Fiorello H. La Guardia couldn’t grasp the importance of subway lines and why Robert Moses found them old and boring. By focusing on unbuilt lines, he illustrates how the existing system is actually a Herculean feat of countless compromises. Filled with illustrations, this is an enduring contribution to the history of transportation and the history of New York City.
Metro Maps of the World
Author | : Mark Ovenden,London Transport Museum |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Local transit |
ISBN | : UOM:39015066729263 |
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722 Miles
Author | : Clifton Hood |
Publsiher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2004-08-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0801880548 |
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When it first opened on October 27, 1904, the New York City subway ran twenty-two miles from City Hall to 145th Street and Lenox Avenue—the longest stretch ever built at one time. From that initial route through the completion of the IND or Independent Subway line in the 1940s, the subway grew to cover 722 miles—long enough to reach from New York to Chicago. In this definitive history, Clifton Hood traces the complex and fascinating story of the New York City subway system, one of the urban engineering marvels of the twentieth century. For the subway's centennial the author supplies a new foreward explaining that now, after a century, "we can see more clearly than ever that this rapid transit system is among the twentieth century's greatest urban achievements."
Subway Adventure Guide New York City
Author | : Kyle Knoke |
Publsiher | : Triumph Books |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2015-05-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781629370774 |
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In Subway Adventure Guide: New York City, residents and tourists alike gain access to off-the-beaten-path adventures in a compact guidebook format and see the New York City that's not featured on postcards sold all over Manhattan. Each of the roughly three dozen end-of-the-line destinations spread out over New York City's five boroughs included in this easy-to-use guide, from restaurants and bars to landmarks and museums, are highlighted in great detail by authors Kyle Knoke and Amy Plitt—what to order, what to see, and how to get there. For even better exploring, each destination is organized by the more than 30 subway lines that run through the city, including handy maps with street names. From delighting in a little-known ethnic restaurant to admiring a local landmark, each adventure contained in this photo-packed pocket guide reveals a new hidden gem of the city. Van Cortlandt Park. Far Rockaway. Bay Ridge. Flatbush Avenue. Subway Adventure Guide: New York City takes you away from the tourist traps and closer to a genuine New York City experience.
Lost in NYC a Subway Adventure
Author | : Nadja Spiegelman |
Publsiher | : Astra Publishing House |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-05 |
Genre | : Friendship |
ISBN | : 9781943145485 |
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Lost on a school fieldtrip, Pablo learns to navigate the New York subway and his feelings about his new home.
Nonstop Metropolis
Author | : Rebecca Solnit,Joshua Jelly-Schapiro |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2016-10-19 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780520285958 |
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This set explores the hidden histories of San Francisco, New Orleans, and New York City. With many contributors, each atlas addresses the multi-faceted nature of a city as experienced by numerous categories of inhabitants.
Lonely Planet Pocket New York City
Author | : Lonely Planet,Ali Lemer,Ray Bartlett,Regis St Louis,Robert Balkovich |
Publsiher | : Lonely Planet |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2018-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781788681322 |
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll along the High Line for a lofty view of the city, soak up art old and new at the Met and MoMA, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge for a dozen iconic NYC photo ops – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of New York City and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City: Full-color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 19 color neighborhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Lower Manhattan & the Financial District, SoHo & Chinatown, West Village, Chelsea & the Meatpacking District, Upper West Side & Central Park, Upper East Side, Midtown, Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy, East Village & Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Pocket New York City is our colorful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend break. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s USA guide for an in-depth look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.