Brooklyn Then and Now

Pairing archive and contemporary photographs of the same location side-by-side, Brooklyn Then and Now (R) provides a visual chronicle of the borough's past, full of rich history and culture.

Home to more than 2.5 million people, this book is a testament to the New York City borough which has had many faces over the course of its fascinating history.

Discover the streets and buildings that have witnessed generations of immigrants, industry workers and artists: those who today keep up the traditions which have characterized Brooklyn neighborhoods for decades and contribute to this vibrant cultural nexus.

Featuring sites such as: the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, Coney Island, Brooklyn Paramount Theater, and more With incredible modern-day shots by award-winning photographer Evan Joseph Packed with carefully researched history full of intriguing figures, enlightening stories and public record

Uncover the hidden history of this thriving, ever-changing borough in Brooklyn Then and Now.