Middle Eastern Travel Photography, Travel Pictorials, Israel - Travel, Aerial Photography

New York from Above

Name: New York from Above
Author: Michael Yamashita
ISBN: 9788854406124

by Michael Yamashita (Photographer), Elizabeth Bibb (Text by (Art/Photo Books))

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Overview

Join award-winning photographer Michael Yamashita as he soars high above the hustle and bustle of New York in this unparalleled portfolio of gorgeous images conveying the architectural details, off-the-beaten-track neighborhoods, and remarkable energy that make Gotham unique. From legendary monuments like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to the graceful bridges spanning the boroughs, New York from Above highlights world-famous sites as well as hidden corners, providing a bird's-eye view that will change the way you see the city.

Synopsis

New York, when viewed at ground level, is a messy city - in the best and worst senses of the word - a polyglot mix of people, in various shapes, sizes, and dress. This title takes you on a tour of the many aspects of Manhattan from the air. New York, when viewed at ground level, is a messy city - in the best and worst senses of the word - a polyglot mix of people, in all shapes, sizes, and dress. That is why the only way to get a full picture of what the city looks like is to follow photographer Michael Yamashita's axiom - 'Go high'. There is a preponderance of ways to accomplish this: by leg-power - say, climbing to the top of the Statue of Liberty for a view of Manhattan from the south or mounting the steps of Riverside Church for a view from the north; the rooftop observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors of the Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock observation deck on Rockefeller Center. For birds-eye-view thrills, a helicopter is in order. But far easier is to settle into a comfortable chair and tour all the many aspects of Manhattan from the air in these pages. Minus the vertigo.

About the Author, Michael Yamashita

Elizabeth Bibb has written for magazines and newspapers, including Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and New York, as well as the Los Angeles Times and the Dallas Times Herald. She was the founding editor of Careers, a magazine for young adults; senior editor of Condé Nast's Mademoiselle magazine, editorial consultant for Time-Warner Magazine Development, and editor-in-chief of American Health magazine's Sponsored Publications department. She is also the author of two books, In the Japanese Garden and Womb for Rent, and has also edited previous works by Michael Yamashita, including Zheng He and Mekong: Mother of Waters.

Michael Yamashita has combined his dual passions of photography and travel for over 25 years working for National Geographic. Yamashita's magazine photography has led to both book and film projects, including the award-winning films Zheng He, The Ghost Fleet, and Marco Polo: The China Mystery Revealed. His most recent books, both published by White Star, are Zheng He, and Marco Polo: A Photographer's Journey. His other titles include In the Japanese Garden and Mekong: Mother of Waters.