World Film Locations: New York
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Be they period films, cult classics, or elaborate directorial love letters, New York City has played—and continues to play—a central role in the imaginations of filmmakers and moviegoers worldwide. The stomping grounds of King Kong, it is also the place where young Jakie Rabinowitz of The Jazz Singer realizes his Broadway dream. Later, it is the backdrop against which taxi driver Travis Bickle exacts a grisly revenge.
“An elegant tribute to the films and locations that have given New York its private real estate in our minds. The contributors are so immediately readable and movie-savvy.“—Roger Ebert
"Not just an invaluable resource but a great read. The sort of book you can dive into again and again, revisiting some of the most classic depictions of the greatest city in the world. The only question is this: do you keep it on your desk, atop a coffee table, or on the nightstand?"—Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
"These insightful, entertaining essays about classic films and the role their real-life New York locations play in them remind you why the city has been the setting for some of the greatest stories in the history of cinema. New York can be anything. It's a city of opulence and squalor, of magic and gritty realism. For anyone who loves the movies and loves New York, this book is a must. For anyone who doesn't, what the hell is wrong with you?"—Don Payne, screenwriter and producer
"I knew the joy of New York long before I ever visited the city. The Godfather, The Apartment, and Breakfast at Tiffany's all introduced me to the cinematic scope of one of the world's most vibrant cities. This book reminds me of that joy."—Hardeep Singh Kohli, comedian
David Finkle
Map of Scenes 1–7: 1927–1948
New York's Leading Lady: The Statue of Liberty on Film
Simon Kinnear
Map of Scenes 8–14: 1949–1971
On the Waterfront: The New York Docks Onscreen
Peter Hoskin
Map of Scenes 15–21: 1972–1976
Manhattan Man: Woody Allen's Love Affair with New York
Scott Jordan Harris
Map of Scenes 22–28: 1977–1986
Cinema 16: New York and the Birth of Beat
Peter Hoskin
Map of Scenes 29–36: 1987–1992
Mean Streets: Martin Scorsese's NY
Wael Khairy
Map of Scenes 37–44: 1999–2008
The Innocents: A Promised Land Within a Promised Land
Elisabeth Rappe
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