Now available in a handy, pocket-sized edition to accompany readers as they discover Manhattan's most cherished and intriguing stores. Every New Yorker has a favorite place to shop-whether it's for pizza or flowers, to grab a beer, or slurp down soup dumplings. When the coronavirus crisis hit in 2020, illustrator Joel Holland began drawing storefronts near his apartment as a way of memorializing an element of city life that seemed suddenly precarious. He posted them on Instagram and they quickly drew an avid following. Eventually, Holland's collection grew to include shops recommended by friends or strangers online. This book showcases 225 of his delightful illustrations and runs the gamut, from delis and bodegas to dive bars, bookstores, bakeries, newsstands, cafe?s, restaurants, and more. Each image is paired with engaging text written by journalist David Dodge and filled with the historical, cultural, and architectural details that have earned these stores a place in people's hearts. Also included is a foreword by beloved Instagrammer New York Nico, who is known for chronicling the city's independent businesses. The perfect gift for New Yorkers of all ages-as well as an insider's guide to everything from bagels to late-night jazz-this treasury of iconic shops belongs in the library of anyone who loves NYC. AUTHOR: Joel Holland is an illustrator who has lived in New York City for over twenty years. His work has graced the New York Times, the New Yorker, and numerous book covers. He is the author of NYC Storefronts, London Shopfronts, Brooklyn Storefronts, and the forthcoming Paris Shopfronts (all published by Prestel). David Dodge is a freelance writer living in New York City who covers travel, LGBTQ+ issues, politics, and culture for outlets including the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The Advocate, Out, and HuffPost. He is the co-author of Sassy Planet, Category Is: Cocktails!, NYC Storefronts, and Brooklyn Storefronts (all published by Prestel). SELLING POINTS: . PERFECT FOR lovers of New York City, including both residents and tourists, who want to learn about local businesses and their history. . TOPIC: THE BEST OF NYC'S BUSINESSES: The book showcases over 225 spots from all across the city. . AUTHOR: CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS: Joel Holland's drawings have been a great success, as seen through his other books with Prestel. . PACKAGE: COMPACT EDITION: The book's design is simple, classic, fun and contemporary. It's relatively minimal, so Joel's illustrations really shine. It features a cloth quarter-binding too. . WRITING: FUN, ENGAGING TEXT: Accompanying the illustrations are bits of exciting, interesting text focused on the history and lore surrounding the businesses included. . FOREWORD BY A BIG NAME: The book contains a Foreword by New York Nico, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram. There, he documents some of the city's most interesting characters on the street. His own book came out in Oct. 2024 with Dey Street Books (an imprint of HarperCollins), New York Nico's Guide to NYC. 250 colour illustrations
