In his spectacular portrait of the great metropolis of New York City, renowned photographer Jake Rajs juxtaposes iconic views-the Empire State Building, the Hudson River skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge-with unheralded neighborhoods and secret places throughout the five boroughs. Widely recognized as the preeminent landscape photographer in America today, Rajs has created a breathtaking collection of images that convey the energy and drama of this great city.
Pete Hamill's literary portrait perfectly complements Rajs's visual presentation. This lively and compelling view traces the history of the city from its beginnings as an Indian hunting and fishing ground to the continuous settlement by immigrants from all corners of the world to numerous and overlapping islands that make up the city as a whole.