New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time

New Yorkers is a portrait of New York City and its people, showcasing their vitality and resilience in the face of numerous challenges over the past 20 years. Craig Taylor spent years interviewing New Yorkers from all walks of life, capturing their stories and voices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

Over the past two decades, New York City has faced an array of formidable challenges: terrorist attacks, blackouts, hurricanes, recessions, and pandemics. However, New Yorkers is a captivating portrayal of the indomitable city and a tribute to the unwavering spirit and resilience of its inhabitants. Craig Taylor dedicated years to engaging with New Yorkers from diverse backgrounds, including the wealthy and the impoverished, the elderly and the young, both natives and immigrants. Through his interviews, he has gathered a collection of unforgettable true stories that shed light on the diverse voices that drive the city's daily life. These voices include subway conductors, nurses, bodega cashiers, and electricians responsible for maintaining the lights atop the Empire State Building. Additionally, the book offers captivating glimpses of the city, ranging from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade viewed from the perspective of a balloon handler to the iconic Statue of Liberty observed by one of its security guards.

New Yorkers showcases the unwavering strength of a city that proudly claims to be the greatest in the world, regardless of the adversities it encounters. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the New Yorkers, who have weathered storms and emerged stronger than ever before. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the city and its people, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who make New York the vibrant and dynamic metropolis it is today.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848549722