Slices of the Big Apple: A Photographic Tour of the Streets of New York [Paperback]

James Freund (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2004

The acclaimed photographer who celebrated the beauty of Central Park in his last book now takes his camera to the streets of Manhattan.In more than 200 color and black and white photographs, Jim Freund moves uptown and down to catch the dazzling contrasts that make New York so unique. From sidewalk artists to skyscrapers, from the lights and shadows across historic Trinity Church to the passing parades in Times Square, Freund brings the streets to life-in a dazzling collection of fresh, provocative images of people and places.Here are breathtaking cityscapes taken from the top of some of the world's tallest buildings and candid, intimate shots of New York's people in all their extraordinary diversity. Here are the colors, patterns, and pulse of the city-and some brand-new ways of looking at it all. Plus: there's clear, expert advice for even novice photographers on how to achieve the impact and artistry that make Jim Freund's photographs so memorable.For natives and visitors alike, Slices of the Big Apple is an unforgettable album of memories that could only happen in New York.

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About the Author

James Freund, a native New Yorker, and lawyer by profession, has had a lifelong fascination with Central Park. The collection of his photographs appearing in this book was the subject of a well-received show entitled A Park for All Seasons, presented by the Parks Department of the City of New York at its Arsenal Gallery in April 2000.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Fordham University Press; 1 edition (September 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823223973
• ISBN-13: 978-0823223978
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,696,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jim Freund has done it again!!!!!!, November 1, 2004

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This review is from: Slices of the Big Apple: A Photographic Tour of the Streets of New York (Paperback)

After sharing his unique view of Central Park with us in his last book, Mr. Freund now offers us a delectable taste of the whole city in his new book " Slices of the Big Apple". Uptown, downtown, eastside, westside, and the most incredible overhead views...Mr. Freund is tour guide extraordinaire, showing us the city he loves. His captions and commentaries about the pictures are witty and insightful. There are once again helpful tips for amateur photographers, including the use of digital cameras. The photographs are funny, sad, ironic, haunting, joyous, and above all, NEW YORK! Mayor Bloomberg, give Jim Freund the key to the city!