Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas

Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas

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The winner of the 2017 Brendan Gill Prize from the Municipal Arts Society of New York, Nonstop Metropolis, has been praised as a remarkable achievement. Sadie Stein of the New York Times describes the maps as "things of beauty," while Maria Popova of Brain Pickings asserts that they invite us to explore the hidden histories of many New Yorks. This volume, the culmination of a trilogy of atlases, presents twenty-six imaginative maps accompanied by informative essays, capturing the diverse and unbound experiences of New York City.

Nonstop Metropolis brings together the insights of numerous experts, ranging from linguists to music historians, ethnographers, urbanists, and environmental journalists. Their contributions are complemented by the work of cartographers, artists, and photographers. Covering all five boroughs of New York City and parts of nearby New Jersey, this exquisitely designed and gorgeously illustrated volume invites readers to journey through Manhattan's playgrounds, the multicultural tapestry of Queens, the multifaceted neighborhoods of Brooklyn, the resilient Bronx, and the kung fu hip-hop mecca of Staten Island.

In celebrating New York City's unique vitality, its role as an avant-garde incubator, and its rich literary history, the contributors also offer critical perspectives on issues such as racial and economic inequality, environmental impact, and the erasure of the city's past. Nonstop Metropolis allows readers to delve into the layers of the city's history and politics, uncovering its hidden dimensions and revealing the unexpected within one of the world's most iconic cities.

This book serves as both a challenge and homage to how New Yorkers perceive their city, as well as how the rest of the world views this capital of capitalism, culture, immigration, and more. Featuring interviews with notable figures including Valerie Capers, Peter Coyote, Grandmaster Caz, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Melle Mel, and RZA, Nonstop Metropolis captures the essence of New York City in a captivating and thought-provoking manner.

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