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Emma and the Angel of Central Park: The Story of a New York Icon and the Woman Who Created It (Crossings) Paperback – June 1, 2023

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    238 pages
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    Bordighera Press
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    June 1, 2023
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    6 x 0.54 x 9 inches
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Immersive, intelligent and moving

-Louisa Ermelino


A vivid picture of a formative moment in American art and the gifted and courageous woman who made it.

-Jonathan Galassi


A triumphant unveiling

-Cornelia Brooke Gilder


A rich array of delights and discoveries

-Dianne Hales


A fast-paced and engaging history

-Mary K. McGuigan and John F. McGuigan Jr.


Cometto's book makes flesh of the pioneering sculptor Emma Stebbins

-Matt Reiley


Wonderfully absorbing

-Thayer Tolles


Students, scholars, art lovers, and fans of NYC history will all find a reason to read this book.

-Lisa Ackerman


About the Author

MARIA TERESA COMETTO is a journalist and author based in New York City. She was born in Novara, Italy, and graduated cum laude from Milan's Universitá Statale with a degree in Philosophy of Science. Since 1994 she has been working for the leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera, besides writing several books. In 2000 she moved to New York City with her family. On June2, 2017, she was awarded the title Cavaliere dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana for her activism in promoting Italian language and culture in America. In 2018, she became a U.S. citizen after having had her Green Card as "alien with extraordinary ability." You can follow her on Facebook as MariaTeresaCometto and on Twitter & Instagram: @mtcometto.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bordighera Press (June 1, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1599541572
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599541570
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches

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Maria Teresa Cometto has been living in New York since 2000. In addition to working for almost 30 years as a journalist for the leading Italian daily "Corriere della Sera", she has written several books including "Emma and the Angel of Central Park. The Story of a New York Icon and the Woman who Created It" (2022, Neri Pozza; 2023 Bordighera Press) and "La Marchesa Colombi. Life, Novels & Passions of the First Woman Journalist of Corriere della Sera" (2020, Solferino). She is co-author of "Tech and the City. Startups in New York" (2013, Guerini; 2013, Mirandola Press) and "Kids & Money" (2001 and 2008, Sperling & Kupfer).

When first published in Italy (1985), her book "Due Montanari" about the Squinobals was awarded by Mario Rigoni Stern with the "Silver Thistle" at the Itas Prize for Mountain Literature. Her book about Marchesa Colombi was a finalist of the 2021 Robinson Literary Tournament in Italy.

She graduated cum Laude from Milan's Università Statale with a degree in Philosophy.

On June 2, 2017 she was awarded the title "Cavaliere (Knight) dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana". Born in Novara, Italy, Maria Teresa became an American citizen in 2018.

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