Sorkin, Michael

Twenty Minutes in Manhattan

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ISBN 13:: 9781861894281
author:: Sorkin, Michael
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 272
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography / Architecture
Condition:: New
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Michael Sorkin's daily walk from his home in a Manhattan tenement building takes him through some of the city's most striking transformations. Over fifteen years, he has observed the changes that have reshaped New York during a period of great change.

This personal account of his casual encounters with the physical space and social dimensions of the city offers a wry and humorous journey past local characters, neighborhood stores and bodegas, landmark buildings, and overlooked streets. Sorkin's observations not only engage him with his surroundings but also provide opportunities to consider issues that fascinate him as an architect, urbanist, and New Yorker.

Through his walks, Sorkin addresses pressing concerns such as the crisis of the environment, free expression and public space, historic preservation, and the future of the neighborhood. His unique perspective on the city is presented in a concise and accessible way, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in urban studies and New York City.

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