The East Village, New York City: An Illustrated Map Poster Guide [Map]

James Romberger (Author), Marguerite Van Cook (Author), Marc H. Miller (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002

For over half-a-century, the East Village has been ground zero for bohemian and avant-garde culture in New York City. This illustrated map spotlights the writers, artists, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs and political leaders that have helped define new directions in American fine arts and popular culture. Featuring caricature portraits and accurate renderings of buildings and streets, this pictorial map makes an entertaining and educational poster. The back of the map provides addresses and an easy-to-use walking tour of the neighborhood.

Editorial Reviews

Review

CultureMaps (are) illustrated masterpieces depicting the city's haunted histories and subcultural lore. -- Carlo McCormick, Paper Magazine, April 2002

Legendary East Village cartoonist James Romberger's illustrated street map...over 60 thumbnail color images of local celebrities and landmarks. -- Walter Robinson, Artnet.com, February 6, 2002

Saints and sinners from Susan B. Anthony to Andy Warhol lived, worked or hung out in Manhattan's East Village. -- Rhoda Amon, Newsday, February 10, 2002

About the Author

Illustrated by James Romberger and Marguerite Van Cook, acclaimed artists and long time East Village residents. Romberger's pastels of East Village life are in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Working with artist David Wojnarowicz, Romberger and Van Cook provided the illustrations for "Seven Miles a Second," an innovative comic book autobiography written by Wojnarowicz shortly before his death.

Text by Marc H. Miller, a curator, educator, and art historian. Dr. Miller's credits include "Louis Armstrong: A Cultural Legacy" (Washington University Press and The Queens Museum); "Lafayette, Hero of Two Worlds" (University of New England Press and The Queens Museum; and "Remembering the Future: The New York World's Fair from 1939 to 1964" (Rizzoli International and The Queens Museum).

Product Details

• Map
• Publisher: Ephemera Press (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970412940
• ISBN-13: 978-0970412942
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 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: #2,080,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Map & Guide!, August 18, 2009

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This review is from: The East Village, New York City: An Illustrated Map Poster Guide (Map)

"The East Village, New York City: An Illustrated Map Poster Guide" is a wonderful starting point for a self-guided adventure into the counter-culture capital of the world. However, due to space constraints, it is not an entirely all-encompassing account of the history of the area. The East Village History Project offers fabulous tours of the East Village and the Lower East Side. I would recommend attending one of their many walking tours, for a more comprehensive, in-depth narrative of this fascinating, and historic area.