Humans of New York

Another face, another story….

April 6, 2015

“I grew up in a neighborhood with a lot of cops and firefighters, but I decided to be a stock broker instead. It went well at first and I began to make a lot of money. I thought I was…

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Brandon Stanton and Several Humans of Ukraine

September 18, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, published by St. Martin’s Press (2013) is one of the best books I have read in several years. He and his camera have roamed the five boroughs of New York and dozens of his…

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Brandon Stanton and Four Humans of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

August 30, 2014

Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, published by St. Martin’s Press (2013) is one of the best books I have read in several years. He and his camera have roamed the five boroughs of New York and dozens of his…

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Another New York story….

July 21, 2014

Brandon Stanton‘s Humans of New York is one of the best books I have read in several years. He and his camera have roamed the five boroughs of New York and dozens of his encounters are in the book. Here…

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Introducing Brandon Stanton and His World

May 16, 2014

Humans of New York is among the best books I have read in recent years. It features Brandon Stanton’s photos and comments by/about people in the five boroughs of NYC. First, a sample; then a link to his website. “My…

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Humans of New York: A book review by Bob Morris

May 13, 2014

Humans of New York Brandon Stanton St. Martin’s Press (2013) Images of a city unlike any other in combination with the essence of those who live there Brandon Stanton dedicated this book to the City of New York, observing “I…

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More New York Stories: A book review by Bob Morris

April 15, 2014

More New York Stories: The Best of the City Section of the New York Times Constance Rosenblum, Editor New York University Press (2010) 50 unique and compelling perspectives on a city that is large, one that contains multitudes In her…

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