Artwalks in New York: Delightful Discoveries of Public Art and Gardens in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island [Hardcover]

Marina Harrison (Author), Lucy D. Rosenfeld (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2004

Completely updated, the new edition of this acclaimed guide brings us 33 tours of public art, covering the length of the island, from the Cloisters and Harlem in northern Manhattan, to Central Park and the museum mile, to Rockefeller Center and Chelsea, and all the way down to the southern tip at Battery Park City. This indispensable guide also covers the outer boroughs, from Snug Harbor, Staten Island to the Socrates Sculpture Park and the Noguchi Museum in Queens, from Wave Hill in the Bronx all the way to the botanical gardens in Brooklyn.

The perfect guidebook for residents and tourists alike, Harrison and Rosenfeld uncover nooks and crannies off the beaten track alongside favored treasures, reminding us all why New York City is the art capital of the world.

Artwalks in New York contains:

• Completely revised and updated entries, including seven new walks, reflecting the ever-changing city
• Includes over 25 walking tour maps, directions, and suggested visitation hours
• Listings of museums, art and auction galleries, art-filled public spaces, hotel lobbies, gardens, restaurants, subway stations, public sculpture and murals, and more
• Hundreds of interesting facts, anecdotes, and tidbits about New York City art from two expert guides

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

New York's five boroughs offer an abundance of accessible public art exhibits, available free or for minimal admission fees. The authors have selected 26 choice walking itineraries, ranging from tours of the World Trade Center at the tip of Manhattan, to the Bronx's Wave Hill and Staten Island's Snug Harbor, each of which offers a unique artistic experience. All sites are accessible by public transportation, and directions are given on how to reach them. Emphasis is on such lesser-known gems as the Cloisters. Discerning New Yorkers and visitors alike will find this a most enjoyable guide to many of the city's hidden treasures. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy. Recommended.
-Howard E. Miller, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Missouri Lib., St. Louis
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"The third edition of Artwalks, substantially revised and updated with seven new walks, leads readers through various sections of the city, highlighting what the authors consider to be public art, whether seen outdoors or within the confines of museums and other buildings. With directions on how to get there by subway and car, plus excellent and easy-to-read maps, Artwalks has much to offer the art lover, including off-the-beaten-path suggestions like the Chinese Scholar's Garden at Snug Harbor on Staten Island ('not to be missed') and the Ukrainian Institute of America on East 79th Street. A helpful section, 'Choosing an Outing,' lists walks by subject, such as parks or flower gardens.... [R]ecommended."

-Library Journal,

"East side, west side, all around the town--this handy, pocket-sized guide is a great tool for the wanderer in search of those out-of-the-way treasures that New York is abundantly full of. Revised and updated, Artwalks is a must for the discerning curious."

-Art Times,

"Art enthusiasts who also love the big city will relish this third revised, updated edition."

-The Bookwatch,

"Opinions are freely given about the quality of work one will see, and there is real concern shown for such creature comforts as finding relief for sore feet after a visit to the Met. Historical and other background details are provided throughout each walk, which even the most inveterate New Yorker will find compelling."

-American Reference Books Annual,

"A sharp eye for art in unexpected corners. Artwalks in New York is bouncy, well written, and filled with good tips."

-The New York Times,

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 271 pages
• Publisher: NYU Press; 3 edition (August 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814736602
• ISBN-13: 978-0814736609
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,519,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple maps, written directions, and details, May 11, 2005

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This review is from: Artwalks in New York: Delightful Discoveries of Public Art and Gardens in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island (Paperback)

Art enthusiasts who also love the big city will relish this third revised, updated edition of Artwalks In New York: Delightful Discoveries Ofp Ublic Art And Gardens In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx And Staten Island. Here are over thirty walking tours paired with simple maps, written directions, and details covering all boroughs in New York, including not just museums but auction galleries, parks, hotel lobbies and subway stations alike. Anywhere in the region where superior art is to be found, Artwalks In New York guides you there.