Uncover the hidden side of New York City with this insider's e-guide Home to soaring skyscrapers, eclectic museums, and a foodie scene like no other, this rapturous city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the well-trodden sights of the Empire State Building and the Met lies the real New York City: a whole other side waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Grab a coffee from the cafes the locals catch up in, browse fresh produce at vibrant farmers' markets, or explore the quirky galleries the students rave about. Whether you're a New Yorker looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience New York City beneath the surface.

"Largest collection of American private press vinyl ever amassed and presented, featuring over one thousand cover reproductions. Ranging from Lesbian Folk to Psychedelic Disco, Awkward Teen Pop Combos to Pizza Parlor Organists, Religious Cult Leaders to Swank Sinatra Imitators, the sincerity and vulernability of the artists on display unifies them as a forceful American cultural experience standing in juxtaposition to mainstream."--(p.4) of cover.

This BIG New York City Coloring Book has 96 pages of original landmark illustrations and traveler information to delight artists, historians, and tourists alike. You heard about it in many movies and songs. New York is one of the most popular places on Earth. It's also the largest metropolitan area and is home to 21 million people that speak over 200 languages. You can discover this magical city while coloring the art pages of this beautiful book while relaxing through this activity. You will also learn historical and fun facts about different neighborhoods in the city. It has some of the best restaurants, theatres, museums, cultural and park activities and so much more. We reveal some of the best neighborhoods in New York City, such as Greenwich Village, Soho-Tribeca, Upper East Side, Lower Manhattan, and the Financial District. Enjoy coloring and learning about this beautiful and magical city with this acclaimed coloring book from YouColor.Enjoy original art depicting some of New York's celebrated neighborhoods, including;Lower Manhattan and the Financial District This is the oldest part of the city and it is surrounded by many skyscrapers that dwarf the remaining historic sites. Some of the top places that you can visit here are the 1 World Trade Center or the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The area is a tourist hotspot as it is filled with hotels, restaurants, and new shops that you can go to. Tribeca and SoHo While their names sound cool and unusual, they are actually acronyms for Triangle Below Canal and South of Houston. They are both former warehouses that have been reborn, and Tribeca is now popular for its film festival, fine dining that attracts the rich and famous, and pricey loft apartments. Greenwich Village This area is home to magnificent 19th-century townhouses where popular writers, artists, and musicians used to live. It's also a hotspot for young people and it features one of the liveliest park spaces in the city, cafes, and hotel options. Upper East Side You are going to find some of the wealthiest residences in the city in this serene area, and it also homes the Museum Mile which includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The area also borders two green oases which are Central Park in the west and the Carl Schurz Park along the East River.

Two New Yorkers present the very best things to do in the greatest city in the world, now completely revised and updated in a second edition. Organized by theme–including Eating and Drinking, 24-hour New York, Shopping and Spending, Arts and Culture, Views and Sites, the Great Outdoors, and Classic New York–and packed with detailed, helpful indexes organized by neighborhood and by category, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook to New York City ever. The Best Things to Do in New York crosses genres and boroughs to explore every aspect of the most diverse and exciting city in the world. Written from experience by two people who love the city, and featuring priceless tips from expert contributors–from authors on their favorite bookstores to architects on the city's best buildings–The Best Things to Do in New York is much more than just a guide.

This landmark volume tells the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat from the intimate perspective of his family, intertwining his artistic endeavors with his personal life, influences, and the times in which he lived, and features for the first time work from the Estate’s largely unseen and significant collection of paintings, drawings, sketches, and ephemera. Organized by the family of Basquiat, the exhibition and accompanying catalogue feature over 200 never before and rarely seen paintings, drawings, ephemera, and artifacts. The artist’s contributions to the history of art and his exploration into our multi-faceted culture—incorporating music, the Black experience, pop culture, African American sports figures, literature, and other sources—are showcased alongside personal reminiscences and firsthand accounts providing unique insight into Basquiat’s creative life and his singular voice that propelled the social and cultural narrative that continues to this day. Structured around key periods in his life, from his childhood and formative years, his meteoric rise in the art world and beyond, to his untimely death, the book features in-depth interviews with his surviving family members.

Each title in The Applause Libretto Library Series presents a Broadway musical with fresh packaging in a 6 x 9 trade paperback format. Each Complete Book and Lyrics is approved by the writers and attractively designed with color photo inserts from the Broadway production. All titles include introduction and foreword by renowned Broadway musical experts. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. The story of how these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.