New York Deco

This is a good book for viewing architectural elements and sculptural images. It is mainly a picturial book with few words. It does not describe the rules or the fundamental design approaches that define the art deco style if you are looking for that type of educational experience. This 159 page, 8" x 8", book has some nice Art Deco examples for viewing. I would recommend this to those seeking an idea of an arcthitectural expressions.

It has beautiful pictures of the “crowns” of these Art Deco buildings. The quotations give you a feeling of the time when they were built. The reasonable size of the book allows you to dive right in and enjoy whereas a big coffee table book can sometimes seem like a chore with its size and weight.

This is a collage of pictures, not an actual, readable book. This is a bit disappointing; but the pictures themselves are outstanding, and for that reason the book is recommended for those who are into architecture, and New York. For those who are not residents of New York City, it provides vast numbers of ideas for things to see on a next trip!

Berenholtz was trained, licensed, experienced and successful as an architect before he chose to concentrate on photography. It shows in this wonderful book, which is filled with artfully framed and technically refined photographs. What sets it apart is the concise storytelling and descriptions of style, locations and history-- knowledge that brings more depth to the work. If a skilled author always "writes what he knows", here is a photographer who "shoots what he knows". The book is a bargain.

To put it simply, beautiful photographs capturing the essence of NYC Art Deco, complemented by descriptions and vivid image-provoking quotes. A must-buy for any fan. The day I received it I read every word and even took notes for my upcoming NYC trip... Take note of the smaller, approx. 6x6 in. size of this book, it is not the typical coffee-table book size. My only complaint would be that it is not larger. Highly recommended and a great bargain.

A great book on New York Art Deco with vibrant and colorful photos.

The author has searched out and magnificently photographed the great specimens of the art deco school of design. Famous are the Chrysler building, the Empire State Building, and Radio City Music Hall, but there are dozens more lesser known gems in this great compendium. We liked it so much we bought a second copy as a gift for a friend.

If you ever visited New York City and took an interest in those old remnant of a bygone age to be found in the buildings of Manhattan, then this book is for you! there's more to Art Deco than this book covers (graphic art, illustration, fashion, etc.), but it's nicely focused on the one part of it all I am interested in. If there's room to quibble here, it's that it's a rather SMALL book, when you really want something more fully coffee-table sized. And, a bit pricey as a result of its smallness. But, all in all, quite satisfactory!

Molto interessante e fatto bene

Along with a high level overview of Art Deco in New York, it has In depth photos of a handful of buildings, with both great detailed photos, and panoramic photos. beautiful book - but a bit smaller in size than I anticipated.

A very interesting book, with fabulous images and good informations about the buildings. A good gift sugestion.

Volevo un libro che raccogliesse le immagini di quello che abbiamo ammirato nel viaggio di un mese fa a New York e l'ho trovato. Il Liberty e il Déco in questo bellissimo lavoro prendono vita in foto straordinarie corredate dalla storia di alcuni edifici e angoli della Grande Mela. Uno spettacolo.

Leider ist das Format etwas klein, aber die Darstellung vieler Details von berühmten New Yorker Gebäuden die man so nochnicht kannte finde ich super.