These 23 rare graphic images of New York City, gathered in a large-format tear-and-send postcard book, capture the sharp realism and dramatic expressionism of America's artists and illustrators. Handsomely printed in black and white, this art (mainly from the WPA era) shows the real life of the city. Features detailed captions by museum curator Leslie Nolan.
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These 23 rare graphic images of New York City, gathered in a large-format tear-and-send postcard book, capture the sharp realism and dramatic expressionism of America's artists and illustrators. Handsomely printed in black and white, this art (mainly from the WPA era) shows the real life of the city. Features detailed captions by museum curator Leslie Nolan.
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Add this copy of Modern Metropolis: Artists Images of New York/23 to cart. $8.73, good condition, Sold by BookHolders rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gambrills, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by New Press.
Add this copy of Modern Metropolis Artists Images of New York to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Dave Wilhelm Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Evanston, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by New Press.
Add this copy of Modern Metropolis: Artists Images of New York/23 to cart. $24.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by New Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1993.
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Seller's Description:
Collectible-Fine. Book Oblong octavo, softcover, fine in black and white pictorial wraps with Brooklyn Bridge on cover. 23 large postcards you can use--from the museum of the city of New York. First edition. rare graphic images b & w renderings of old New York, including: the Brooklyn Bridge, 1930; garment district, 1934; depression era, 1930 brother can you spare a dime...; Washington's birthday parade 5th ave and 23rd, 1915; depression scene on subway 3 a.m. 1933; evening in Central Park 1923 etc.
Add this copy of Modern Metropolis: Artists Images of New York/23 to cart. $94.71, good condition, Sold by BookHolders rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gambrills, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by New Press.
Add this copy of Modern Metropolis: Artists Images of New York/23 to cart. $37.94, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by New Pr.
Add this copy of Modern Metropolis: Artists Images of New York (23 to cart. $24.50, very good condition, Sold by Kulturas books west rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by The New Press.
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Very Good+ 1565840666. Fine condition. Booklet of postcards of stunning black and white reproductions of 20th-century depictions of New York City, much of it from the WPA era. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; Oblong 24mo 5"-6" tall.
