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The indispensable, illustrated pocket guide to New York movies, from Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen to Lena Dunham and Noah Baumbach.See movies through a new lens with Close-Ups, a series of pocket guides from the award-winning film magazine Little White Lies.New York has always been one of the world's most filmed cities, with its apartments housing tenants like Rosemary's baby and the Royal Tenenbaums, its skyscrapers scaled by the likes of King Kong and graffiti artists and its rubble-strewn streets prowled by everyone from Travis Bickle to Carrie Bradshaw.In this illustrated pocket guide to New York and its movies, Mark Asch explores the Big Apple block by block and neighbourhood by neighbourhood, jogging past the iconic bench from Manhattan, eating at Katz's Deli from When Harry Met Sally and mooching around the Coney Island boardwalk like one of The Warriors. Retracing the steps of countless iconic actors, cinematographers and directors, he draws up a unique cinematic map of The City That Never Sleeps.
This book investigates the cinematic identity of New York City through its iconic film locations. It explores the Big Apple block by block and neighborhood by neighborhood, retracing the steps of countless actors, cinematographers, and directors. The guide draws up a unique cinematic map of the city, connecting famous movie moments to their real-world settings. It serves as an illustrated pocket guide for understanding New York through the lens of cinema.
This illustrated pocket guide offers a unique perspective on New York City by mapping its cinematic landmarks. The book is praised for its ability to help readers see movies through a new lens, connecting iconic film moments to tangible locations. It serves as an indispensable resource for film enthusiasts and visitors alike, providing a block-by-block exploration of the city's on-screen presence. The guide effectively retraces the steps of cinematic history within the vibrant backdrop of New York.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2019-05-14
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008329281
ISBN-13:
9780008329280
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