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Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends

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$126
Estimated Shipping Date: November 23, 2024

With a unique blend of evocative storytelling and rich historical insight, this delightful volume offers a captivating exploration of Fifth Avenue’s 200-year journey and transformation from its humble beginnings as...

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The texts for this exciting volume are written by two of New York’s most celebrated voices. The Foreword is written by Jay McInerney, best known for his sharp, vivid portrayals of modern New York life in acclaimed novels such as “Bright Lights, Big City,” which brings his signature flair to the book’s narrative. McInerney captures the spirit of the Avenue through the ages, from its glamorous heyday to its enduring appeal as a symbol of New York sophistication. An Introduction by Julie Satow, the award-winning journalist and author of “The Plaza: The Secret Life of America’s Most Famous Hotel,” lends her deep knowledge of New York City’s architectural and real estate history to this book, highlighting the Avenue’s iconic landmarks, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Rockefeller Center and everything in between.

The Classics Collection

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends

$126

New York had all the iridescence of the beginning of the world.

— F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Page count

288 pages

Number of illustrations

213

Language

English

Released on

November 2024

Dimensions

W 25 x L 33 x D 4 cm

Cover materials

hardcover

ISBN

9781649803993

Weight

2.268 kg

Jay McInerney, Julie Satow

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