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ABC NYC: A Book About Seeing New York City [Hardcover]

Joanne Dugan
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 1, 2005 1 - 6 years
A is for Atlas

B is for Bagel

C is for Chrysler Building

An ABC book that pays tribute to a child's view of New York City

An ABC book unlike any other, ABC NYC reinvents the genre using an alphabet unique to New York City. From subway signs to building graffiti, NYC's letters are represented everywhere you walk: M is for Manhole cover, T is for Taxi. A child's guidebook to life in New York, ABC NYC beautifully captures the visual vocabulary of the city kid with bold black-and-white photographs and vibrant letters found in some of the most surprising places. Perfect for the youngest set learning the alphabet or collectors of New York memorabilia, ABC NYC is as striking and energetic as the city it reveals. AUTHOR BIO: Joanne Dugan is a New York based photographer whose work has been shown in museums and galleries throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. She hand prints her limited edition fine art photographs in her darkroom in New York City's Union Square district. She is also the photographer behind the best-selling book Taxi Driver Wisdom and two fine art monographs. Pamela Hovland is a designer and educator whose work has been recognized by numerous national and international design organizations. Even though she learned her ABCs while growing up on a farm in Minnesota, she has lived and worked in New York City and Connecticut ever since.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3–Every letter of this New York City alphabet follows the same pattern while redefining the ABCs with surprising words and pictures. A photo or photos of the letter faces an example or two of something beginning with that letter. For example, "B" depicts several objects (mostly from signage) from around the city and a child wearing two bagels like a pair of spectacles. A line of text per spread (and an index) identifies all the sites and items in the book. While all children will find things they can identify, Q for the Queensborough Bridge and U for Unisphere may be known primarily to residents. The photographs, mostly in black and white, are captivating. Dugan clearly shares a view of a city that she loves, one that will hold the interest of children through repeated viewings. A delightful abecedarian with water towers instead of watermelons; taxis instead of trees; manhole covers instead of monkeys.– Jodi Kearns, University of Akron, OH
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About the Author

Joanne Dugan is a professional photographer. She lives in New York City.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 1 - 6 years
  • Hardcover: 56 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; First Printing edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810958546
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810958548
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book is a good starter book and makes a great gift. dj  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
A good gift book for young New Yorkers or New York visitors. Carol Weston  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
A wonderful companion book is 123-NYC also by J. Dugan. M. Macchio  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars ABC's with NYC Attitude March 24, 2007
Format:Hardcover
We live in NYC and I was looking for an ABC book for my daughter's 2nd birthday. There were several on NY so I almost got one, but the text was a little too advanced than what I was looking for, and the art was mediocre. Then I was browsing in a bookstore and saw this one on display. It took one skim and I bought it and we LOVE it. With black&white photos, bold colors, and letters straight from the city, it's more "New York" than any book with painted pictures could ever be. I think my favorite is "M is for Manhole - there are 500,000 to jump on!" So so true. But then, "J is for Jackhammer - cover your ears" is also too true. It's a perfect book for children and grown-ups to share together and bond over the ever-unique experience that is New York City.
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Joanne Dugan's concept of life's daily NYC language, illustrates how both an adult and child see and talk about their world together. Goodbye Barney, Hello Barneys New York for the child in us all and the parents that helped form our world. What a wonderful experience for all involved; International tourists, former New Yorkers, uptown/downtown personalities and suburbanites from the greater metropolitan area. Reality WOW what a concept. How lovely to see it lived and contained in gestural photographs of spirited moments. I look forward to other cities, indigenously revealed, so that additional communities can be seen through her magnificent lens!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! September 3, 2007
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I bought this book for my first grandchild because the photographs are colorful and unique to her "hometown!" The best part is the last page, which gives the locations of all the letters depicted in the book...I can't wait to take Olivia around town and show her where the ABCs came from! A wonderful companion book is 123-NYC also by J. Dugan.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Good starter book
This book is a good starter book and makes a great gift. We have purchased several copies to give as gifts and people love it.
Published 1 month ago by dj
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome NYC
Whether you're from NYC or not your tot will love learning their ABCs through images from the greatest city on earth!
Published 13 months ago by KZuke
5.0 out of 5 stars ABCs of NYC
This is a delightful book that our son and his wife will particularly enjoy with their newborn
son when he is a few years older, since it is beautifully illustrated but is not... Read more
Published 19 months ago by frances j burns
5.0 out of 5 stars A Child's Guide to NYC
Love this book. I ordered this for my 2 year old in preparation for a long weekend in NYC. He likes letters so this was a good fit. He asked for it to be read over and over again. Read more
Published 23 months ago by BK
5.0 out of 5 stars Babies love this book!
My twins did! I use this and "123 NYC" everyday during book time and they love it. And I love NYC so it is a nice diversion for me to :)
Published on April 24, 2010 by Yen
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic book: for NYC what Make Way For Ducklings was for Boston.
I live in NYC and bought these books for my nieces who live in Texas when they came to visit.
They utterly loved them. Read more
Published on March 21, 2008 by Lyle Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars ABC NYC
This is a lovely book for city children who don't understand that 'c' is for 'cow'. "C" is for Chrysler building. Read more
Published on July 12, 2007 by Karen Albert
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING FOR KIDS!!!
A good picturesuq view of New Yorl City and a Great topic starter. Also great for ESL students to get them to talk and expand vocabulary. :)
Published on August 13, 2006 by Teresa Morejon
5.0 out of 5 stars E is for Excellent
A good gift book for young New Yorkers or New York visitors. V is for View. "There is one out every window." What a treat-- V is NOT for violin! Better yet, B is for Bagel. Read more
Published on June 19, 2006 by Carol Weston
5.0 out of 5 stars ABC NYC: A Book About Seeing New York City
Fresh approach to a children's book. I loved seeing what came next with every letter. Trying to guess where each photo took place was fun too. Great gift item. Read more
Published on November 2, 2005 by L. Reale
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