New York by New York

New York by New York is Martine Assouline's intimate tribute to a city whose cosmopolitan spirit transcends national boundaries. This volume journeys through New York's defining eras and diverse boroughs—Manhattan's iconic skyline, Brooklyn's creative renaissance, the Bronx's cultural vitality, Queens' multicultural tapestry, and Staten Island's understated charm. From early twentieth-century immigration waves to Prohibition's underground glamour, from the sixties' youth revolution to Broadway's golden age and Studio 54's legendary nights, discover the stories that shaped a metropolis unlike any other. Explore how successive generations transformed New York into a global cultural capital, where ambition, diversity, and artistic innovation converge. A celebration of the city that belongs to the world yet remains distinctly, unmistakably New York.