Taschen's New York: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops [Hardcover]

Angelika Taschen (Editor), Poul Ober (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009

New York has so many things to see that one gets dizzy just thinking about it. Nobody can miss the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or the Metropolitan Museum but if you want to make the most of your NYC experience - and stay out of the tourist traps - where should you sleep, eat, and shop? Angelika Taschen hand-picked recommendations offer readers a delightful collection of Big Apple gems to choose from. Highlights include: Chelsea mid century Modern porthole windowed Maritime Hotel The elegant new Bowery Hotel, in Manhattan's latest it-neighborhood, theLower East Side; The classic New York delicatessen, Katz; Cranberry muffins from the City Bakery at Union Square; Second-hand designer clothes at Fisch for the Hip; Tiffany not serving breakfast, but how about some diamonds; Fine linens and pyjamas from Olatz Schnabel, wife of painter and filmmaker Julian.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. Photographer Poul Ober specializes in interiors, architecture, portraits, and travel. He has contributed to a diverse range of projects in advertising, catalog, editorial and promotional materials for such clients as Wieden & Kennedy, Williams Sonoma, O At Home, and House and Garden, as well as various architecture firms and interior designers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; Mul edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3836511169
• ISBN-13: 978-3836511162
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Pictorial
  • #21 in Books > Travel > United States > States > New York
  • #43 in Books > Travel > United States > Regions > Northeast

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great house warming gift or Xmas gift for the traveler, August 11, 2009

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Mode Meisje "Mode meisje" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taschen's New York: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops (Hardcover)

This, along with all other books written by Angelika Taschen, is worth to buy for yourself to put on your coffeetable or to gift to someone. The photography is amazing. The price is great too as I've seen it retailed for $45 in some clothing stores and home furnishing stores. This book will entertain the fashionista since it details the shops of NYC, the foodie, as it lists the many restaurants of NYC, the traveler because it has an overview of the hotels in NYC and a city map, and anyone who enjoys beautiful photography. Fun and beautiful book. Check out Angelika's other books too, I have most of them and they are all worth the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I would to live in Taschen's New York, May 3, 2010

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This review is from: Taschen's New York: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops (Hardcover)

I bought this book from Amazon (one for me and also one for my girlfriend) just after I arrived back from a holiday in New York. What a superb book to put on my coffee table - when I want to return to my holiday memories I open it up. The only thing missing is the gorgeous Crosby Street Hotel where I stayed - the book must have been published before the new hotel opened it's doors. What a shame! I want to go back tomorrow but will have to make do with this beautiful and colourful reminder.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Missing some NYC Institutions, January 11, 2011

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vannessgirl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taschen's New York: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops (Hardcover)

I bought this book after purchasing the Taschen London book, which I loved. Probably because I am a bit more familiar with NYC than London, I had a few expectations. Not one cupcake bakery pictured in here! Is that too popular to be cool enough for inclusion? No Plaza Hotel? Pictures of the Eloise Suite would have been fun to see. The Apple Store and Kiehl's were included in the edited selection of shops, and I have those down the street in my own hometown. I would rather have seen my beloved Purl Soho than a chain store. I also could have done without the large picture of merchandise from the high end sex shop. Guess I won't be keeping this on my coffee table in reach of my curious 3 year old. Other than that, I enjoy the beautiful pictures. I still have the Paris version on my wish list.