Text… and the City. From New York to Mexico City, via Marrakech, these beautiful photographic books take us on a journey to the heart of the cultures, arts, everyday life and history of certain cities.
Travelling from home. These books, illustrated by leading photographers, are the perfect way to learn more about the different facets of the world’s cities. Flip through them for inspiration and to get a feel for these iconic cities.
New York Chic, by Assouline
Unveiled in August 2023 by Assouline, New York Chic reveals the city that never sleeps, as seen through the eyes of photographer Oliver Pilcher. In it, we discover the everyday moments of New Yorkers, in an American style of elegance. The book also presents the arts in New York, with a visit to designer Zaldy Goco’s creative space in the Financial District, the Upper West Side flats of artist Françoise Gilot, who was Picasso’s companion, the Brooklyn studio of artist José Parlá, and a glimpse of nightlife king Omar Hernandez on a glamorous and festive evening in the metropolis. All in all, a refined journey through the Big Apple.
Marvin E. Newman, Taschen
‘A tender, sometimes caustic look at New York’ commented the New York Times magazine on this book, published by Taschen, featuring the photographs of artist Marvin E. Newman. With almost 170 images, the collection includes animated views of New York, sports shots, bars, parties, a circus from the 1950s and even a legal brothel in Reno. An original vision of New York, from Times Square to Wall Street, with a few photos of Las Vegas, Alaska and the West Coast. All over several decades.
Disco: Music Movies and mania under the mirror Ball, from Rizzoli
Available in mid-October, Disco: Music Movies and mania under the mirror Ball, published by Rizzoli, highlights this iconic style of 70s pop culture. This musical genre, which grew out of the black and Latin queer culture in New York, extended beyond the songs. The photos cover the golden age of glam disco, tracing the evolution of this lifestyle through to today’s pop stars like Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga.
Tokyo, Ticket to, published by Editions de La Martinière
Let’s travel to the other side of the world and discover Tokyo. Author and photographer Gaspard Walter takes us through the streets of Shinjuku, the bars of Golden Gai, the silent courtyard of the Meiji Shrine in the light of dawn and the backstreets of Yanaka with the ghosts of Edo. A real travel diary of the eastern capital, in 200 photos, published by Editions de La Martinière.
Marrakech, by Louis Vuitton
Oscillating between tourist guide and photographic book, Louis Vuitton’s city guides present the world’s greatest cities. In the edition dedicated to Marrakech, the luxury brand has invited Touria El Glaoui, an entrepreneur specialising in art, to tell us more about the city. With photographs by Yohanne Lamoulère, the book reveals the hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, boutiques, museums and little places to stroll and soak up the Moroccan city.
Mexico City, by Assouline
Off to Mexico City. Assouline highlights its history dating back to the 14th century, with its pre-Hispanic indigenous roots, colonial architecture and Spanish Baroque influences. From Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum to Juan O’Gorman’s troglodyte house, the book presents the artists, architecture, local craftsmen and typical festivals that make the city so rich. All the wonders of Mexico City are brought together in this beautiful book.
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Featured photo : © Assouline
