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Manhattan Skyline: The City Unfolds

by Laurent Dequick

Manhattan, viewed as a continuous riverside panorama

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Manhattan, viewed as a continuous riverside panorama

Laurent Dequick’s large-format photographic portrait uses an accordion-fold structure to map Manhattan from the water on both sides of the island. One continuous view follows the Hudson River; the reverse traces the East River, allowing shoreline, parks, piers, towers, and changing architectural eras to be seen in relation to one another. Captions identify key landmarks, while an index gathers the principal buildings and districts. With a foreword by Adam Gopnik, the volume frames Manhattan not as a sequence of isolated sights but as an extended urban skyline shaped by Art Deco landmarks and contemporary construction.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • New York City photography and pictorial-travel enthusiasts
  • Architecture readers interested in Manhattan’s built landscape
  • Gift shoppers seeking a visual New York City volume

Themes

Manhattan skylineUrban architectureNew York City landmarksRiverside panoramasPhotography

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Book overview

A spectacular accordion-folded gift book that features a panoramic portrait of the island of Manhattan, seen from both the East River and the Hudson River

Manhattan Skyline offers a perspective of New York City that no standard book can capture. This unique "leporello" edition--an accordion-fold format--unfolds to reveal the island of Manhattan in two continuous, breathtaking views.

As you unfold the pages, you are not just looking at photos; you are tracing the architectural evolution of the city. From the Art Deco spires of the Chrysler Building to the glass-and-steel monoliths of the 21st century, every pier, park, and skyscraper is captured in remarkable detail.

Traveling the length of Manhattan by boat, along the two rivers that surround the island, photographer Laurent Dequick shows us the city unfurling in this spectacular accordion-folded book. On one side of the book we follow along a continuous panoramic view from the Hudson River; on the other we take in the view from the East River.

Manhattan Skyline reveals a new look at New York City, featuring stunning photographs alongside captions to identify key landmarks and an index of the main buildings and districts. A foreword by Adam Gopnik sets the stage.

Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker, an architecture enthusiast, or a traveler planning your next visit, Manhattan Skyline allows you to experience the scale and ambition of the "City that Never Sleeps" in its entirety.

This gift-ready package is the ultimate tribute to the scale, history, and beauty of New York City.

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