New York Air: The View from Above
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For New York Air, George Steinmetz, the superb aerial photographer of the Earth’s remote and exotic regions, turns his camera on one of its most dynamic cities. New York City, with its iconic skyline; its mix of modern architecture and historic buildings; its rivers and islands; its infrastructure of roads and bridges; and its rooftops used for every possible purpose, is his magnificent subject―the great stage for twenty-first century life. Shooting from a small helicopter in all seasons and from dawn to dusk, Steinmetz captures both the brute physical presence and the romance of the metropolis. Included are the classic sites like Central Park and Times Square, important new projects like the Highline and the September 11 Memorial, wide coverage of both Manhattan and the other boroughs and all kinds of urban spaces, from museums to sports arenas to beaches. But what particularly distinguishes the photography is that it portrays the city at all scales and often reveals people at play, at rest, and at work. Review: If you love New York YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK!!!! - This is the most AMAZING book, I can't say how much I absolutely love it!! I've had a love affair with NYC all my life and been several times - this is the best book I've found for making you feel like you're actually there when you look through the fabulous pages upon pages of superb photography. I thought I knew all there was to know about the city, but the short captions on each page are so informative, I've found out loads of things I didn't realise and it's added to the thrill of this book. Every time I turn a page the first word that seems to come out is 'WOW!' The photography is incredible, George Steinmetz is a real artist and has really managed to capture exactly what this incredible city is all about. I love the book and still savouring every page of it! Can't believe it only cost £20 as the book is huge and packed full of glossy pictures - YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK if you love NY, you won't be disappointed!! Review: A beautiful book - This stunning book captures a New York few will ever truly see — a city of hidden angles and fleeting moments, frozen in time. Though I’ve walked its streets a few times, each return to these pages reveals something new, like rediscovering a familiar melody with fresh ears. The telephoto lens gently pulls the distant close, folding layers of city life into a single breathless frame, where background and foreground dance as one. The pages themselves feel crafted with care — thick, enduring, as if made to be turned again and again through the years. This is not just a book — it’s a love letter to a city that never stops revealing itself.
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,182,955 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 70 in United States Travel Photography 129 in Air Travel 188 in Aerial Photography |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 163 Reviews |
M**S
If you love New York YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK!!!!
This is the most AMAZING book, I can't say how much I absolutely love it!! I've had a love affair with NYC all my life and been several times - this is the best book I've found for making you feel like you're actually there when you look through the fabulous pages upon pages of superb photography. I thought I knew all there was to know about the city, but the short captions on each page are so informative, I've found out loads of things I didn't realise and it's added to the thrill of this book. Every time I turn a page the first word that seems to come out is 'WOW!' The photography is incredible, George Steinmetz is a real artist and has really managed to capture exactly what this incredible city is all about. I love the book and still savouring every page of it! Can't believe it only cost £20 as the book is huge and packed full of glossy pictures - YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK if you love NY, you won't be disappointed!!
P**H
A beautiful book
This stunning book captures a New York few will ever truly see — a city of hidden angles and fleeting moments, frozen in time. Though I’ve walked its streets a few times, each return to these pages reveals something new, like rediscovering a familiar melody with fresh ears. The telephoto lens gently pulls the distant close, folding layers of city life into a single breathless frame, where background and foreground dance as one. The pages themselves feel crafted with care — thick, enduring, as if made to be turned again and again through the years. This is not just a book — it’s a love letter to a city that never stops revealing itself.
T**Y
Beautiful book with fascinating and novel photographs
This is a beautiful book, and very timely for me as I visited New York around the time this was published. Very reasonable price and a real pleasure to behold. Highly recommended!
D**E
Four Stars
Really good book with some fantastic pictures of things and places you would never normally see.
C**S
Great picture of NYC
An excellent insight from the air
N**S
New York! New York!
Some great photography with a great range of photos well worth the money!
T**B
Excellent photographs, and a very well produced book
I bought this for my girlfriend ahead of a trip to New York. Really top quality photographs, makes you really excited to visit. Also an excellent quality production, heavy pages, crisp & clear prints. Thoroughly recommend for any New York fans.
J**E
... a present for myself but my husband is really pleased, says lots of good photos
Not seen this yet as it's a present for myself but my husband is really pleased, says lots of good photos, good sized book.
R**D
Un viaggio a NY... senza spostarsi dalla scrivania
Sfogliare e leggere questo libro è come fare un viaggio a New York. La città è inquadrata con una vista non troppo turistica, ma più da conoscitore della città, coniugando i punti famosi con viste più sconosciute ma incantevoli. Ogi foto è corredata da una didascalia che in modo conciso aiuta a localizzare e capire il senso dell'immagine
K**O
ドローン？
素晴らしい。ドローンで撮ってるのかな？大好きです。ハーレムの写真が見たかったなあ
T**E
Love it!!
I love the photos, a great book!! Highly recommended
S**N
Très beau livre.
Livre très agréable à consulter, avec des photos très récentes (2015) de New York. New York est une ville en perpétuelle mutation et il est intéressant de voir toutes ces évolutions à travers les nombreux ouvrages qui existent sur le sujet. Belles prise de vue et belle impression..
L**.
He has done such a wonderful job of displaying images of historical landmarks from the ...
This is an incredible book with only one negative comment....there is not enough pictures of neighborhoods. George Steinmetz is a fabulous photographer! He has done such a wonderful job of displaying images of historical landmarks from the air. I am quite impressed with his dedication in composing these pictures. He paid $500 an hour to go out in a small helicopter to take these images. As any great artist, he paid attention to shadows and light to make this a masterpiece of New York Live! Each picture is spellbinding in it's own context. In some ways, it is a history book of skyscrapers and some of the world's most famous buildings. I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing and reading this priceless book. I highly recommend buying it for yourself or as a great gift!
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