In this marvelous anecdotal history, Justin Kaplan?Pulitzer Prize?winning biographer of Mark Twain?vividly brings to life a glittering, bygone age. Endowed with the largest private fortunes of their day, cousins John Jacob Astor IV and William Waldorf Astor vied for primacy in New York society, producing the grandest hotels ever seen in a marriage of ostentation and efficiency that transformed American social behavior. Kaplan exposes it all in exquisite detail, taking readers from the 1890s to the Roaring Twenties in a combination of biography, history, architectural appreciation, and pure reading pleasure.

Relive the highlights and history of your favorite baseball team, as reported by leading sports writers and eyewitnesses. Book contains approx. 150 pages of team coverage from the New York Times - from the team's early beginnings right through the 2010 season. We hot stamp the leatherette cover in gold with any message on 1 line, up to 22 characters. "Researched for and presented to" will always appear. In addition, we personalize the inside introduction page with any message up to 150 characters. Book measures 12 1/2"L x 15"W. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Item cannot be gift boxed.

This is the fourth volume in architect and historian Robert A. M. Stern's monumental series of documentary studies of New York City architecture and urbanism. The three previous books in the series, New York 1900, New York 1930, and New York 1960, have comprehensively covered the architects and urban planners who defined New York over the course of the twentieth century. In this volume, Stern turns back to 1880 -- the end of the Civil War, the beginning of European modernism -- to trace the earlier history of the city. This dynamic era saw the technological advances and acts of civic and private will that formed the identity of New York City as we know it today. The installation of water, telephone, and electricity infrastructures as well as the advent of electric lighting, the elevator,... Less

A lavishly illustrated history of the opulent art and architecture of the Gilded Age.The Gilded Age (1865–1918) saw the sudden rise of America's first High Society, including such prominent families as the Astors, Whitneys, and Vanderbilts. As an aristocracy based on fortunes recently acquired, these families endeavored to live like Europe's blue-blooded nobility, shedding Puritan restraint as they joyously flaunted their new wealth— especially where their homes were concerned.  They erected French chateaus and Italian palazzos on New York's Fifth Avenue, at Newport, and elsewhere, often taking inspiration from Parisian styles of the Second Empire. They rejected more modest American styles just as they rejected middle-class society, and for interior ... Less

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

Commemorate a birthday or anniversary with this special keepsake book. Our New York Times book has 60—100 pages of headline news articles from your selected date, reprinted and bound into an elegant 12” x 18” maroon hardcover. The perfect coffee table size. May be debossed on the front cover with 2 lines, up to 22 characters each. Personalization also includes a personalized message on the cover page, including the recipient's name (up to 22 characters), and a message (up to 200 characters). choose date under personalization option above. Date must be entered for order to be fulfilledbirthday / anniversary book: official reprint of the entire New York Times issue from that day, plus several front pages covering significant events from that year. Makes a good gift to commemorate an... Less

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

Step around the heart of it in 2012 This stunning book produced by The New York Times is much more than a monthly journal for 2012 - it's a time-traveler's tour through a legendary city. Browse through the gilded pages of this beautiful hardbound tome and enjoy alternating photographs of beloved New York landmarks, now and then. Inside you'll see photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Flatiron Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square and many more, taken from the same vantage point, sometimes 100 years apart, with the 'now' photos printed in color on acetate and overlaid upon historic black-and-white photos from the New York Times photo archive.

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

Mrs. Astor, undisputed queen of New York society in the decades before the First World War, created a social aristocracy of unparalleled extravagance and exclusivity. This lively account of her life and the era over which she presided sheds new light on the origins and lifestyle of this aristocracy.“An immensely interesting tale, and Homberger tells it well.”—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World“In his elegant and extensive account Eric Homberger . . . recounts the details of real estate transactions, fancy-dress balls, upwardly mobile marriages, and exclusive enclaves . . . [incorporating] delightful bits of cultural information along the way.”—Marjorie Garber, Boston Sunday Globe“Homberger’s narrative has the verve and resonance of a novel by Edith Wharton.”— Commercial Appeal... Less

New York has so many things to see that one gets dizzy just thinking about it. Nobody can miss the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or the Metropolitan Museum but if you want to make the most of your NYC experience - and stay out of the tourist traps - where should you sleep, eat, and shop? Angelika Taschen hand-picked recommendations offer readers a delightful collection of Big Apple gems to choose from. Highlights include: Chelsea mid century Modern porthole windowed Maritime Hotel The elegant new Bowery Hotel, in Manhattan's latest it-neighborhood, theLower East Side; The classic New York delicatessen, Katz; Cranberry muffins from the City Bakery at Union Square; Second-hand designer clothes at Fisch for the Hip; Tiffany not serving breakfast, but how about some diamonds;... Less

Give the sports fanatic in your life a special keepsake book that commemorates key milestones of his favorite sports team’s history. Our book has 60—100 pages of headline news articles from the New York Times featuring the most significant moments in your chosen team’s history, reprinted and bound into an elegant 12” x 18” maroon hardcover. May be debossed on the front cover with up to 22 characters. Personalization also includes a personalized message on the cover page, including the recipient's name (up to 22 characters), and a message (up to 200 characters). choose from a football, baseball or golf book. Football and baseball books feature the most significant moments in your chosen team’s history. Golf book features significant moments in golfchoose from 31 NFL and 23 MLB teams. teams... Less

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as a "juicy little time bomb of a book", Privately Owned Public Space: The New York City Experience examines for the first time, New York City's 39-year mixed experience with the production of more than 500 plazas, parks, and atriums located on private property yet by law accessible to and usable by the public.Until now, comprehensive, systematic knowledge about this vast collection of public spaces has not existed, either for experts or members of the public. To remedy this gap, Harvard University professor Jerold S. Kayden, The New York City Department of City Planning, and The Municipal Art Society of New York have joined forces to research and write Privately Owned Public Space: The New York City Experience. Through words, photographs, scaled site... Less

A very broad, balanced, accessible account of the Gilded Age (1865-1901) that includes all the recent scholarship on this period and offers a portrait of the economic, political, social and cultural history of the age. American resourcefulness is shown at its best and worst. Discusses how the conservatism of thought and radicalism of technological change remade the Gilded Age, and how society tempered the applications of each. So, too, are mainstream politics and religion. This is a rich, colorful narrative about a complex period in American history.

When the Wentworth-by-the-S ea Hotel was built in 1873, it joined dozens of other resorts dotting the northern New England landscape. Now 130 years later it remains the one of the few grand hotels in this region. In between 1873 and 2003, the hotel has undergone early success, bankruptcy, resurgence under the guidance of a gilded age tycoon, one month as the social center of a major international peace conference, decades as a prominent family resort and convention center, then near total demolition, and, finally, resurrection as major upscale hotel and spa.The dominant architectural feature in seacoast New Hampshire, the Wentworth was and is more than a building. Author J. Dennis Robinson tells the stories of its of-times flamboyant owners, its loyal employees, and the thousands of... Less

Touch of Class Bridge Guests will enter into a sophisticated city setting across three 8' 8 inch high x 4' wide cardboard bridges accented with twinkle lights and black accents. The walkway is constructed of flat paper. Assembly required. KSB-TOC Touch of Class Buildings You will receive a set of three buildings with the design printed directly on the cardboard. The tallest building is 10' high x 3' wide x 1' deep. Easy assembly. KSS-TOC New York Backdrop Create a stunning skyline with this freestanding 12' high x 26' wide black cardboard backdrop that is accented with twinkle lights. Easy assembly. KSD-NYC New York Skyscraper Complete your city scene with this 8' 4 inch high x 1' 5 inch wide x 2 1/2' long lighted metal replica of a New York skyscraper. Easy assembly. CDZ-NYS Metro Magic... Less

Great, Grand & Famous Hotels, presented by Fritz Gubler, is a book for lovers of remarkable hotels. Whether you are a long-term luxury hotel addict, or just fantasising about a visit to one of the world's great hotels, this book is for you. This book features stories about great, grand and famous hotels sourced from history, legend and the occasional snippet of gossip. Take a peek inside and discover a treasure trove of famous or forgotten anecdotes. See the dramas unfold in lobbies, dining rooms, bars and ballrooms, or behind the closed doors of guest rooms and Presidential Suites. Marvel at those who made these hotels what they are: daring financiers, visionary owners, inventive architects, cutting-edge designers, devoted hoteliers and renowned chefs. Remember the great, grand and... Less

The New York Quick Drying Professional Engineering is a quick dry pre-inked stamp made out of soft, yet durable synthetics to give the stamp a comfortable feel. The Quick Drying Professional Engineering is for use on coated paper stock which dries leaving

This book can be personalized with up to nine reproductions of entire New York Times editions from the day someone was born and for birthdays from every 10th year. Containing all of the news the "Gray Lady" saw fit to print, the selected editions are reprinted from the archives of the New York Times, complete with the headlines, body copy, editorials, advertisements, and want ads that made news that day. The newspapers are bound inside a faux leather book that has the recipient's name, their date of birth, and "The New York Times This is Your Life Edition" embossed in gold on the cover. Each book contains New York Times editions from the provided date of birth and 10th birthday; additional editions available for every 10th birthday (20th birthday, 30th birthday, etc.) Specify date of... Less

The first critical examination of the work of New York architect Leopold Eidlitz, America's first Jewish architect, founding member of the American Institute of Architects, and the first American to define a modern organic architecture, this book reveals his formidable influence.Though the organic tradition has long been understood to be a central defining feature of American architecture, associated most strongly with Chicago and Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Eidlitz in fact began the exploration of the organic ideal a generation earlier in New York. Eidlitz served as a lightning rod in the world of New York architecture, fomenting dissent and debate among ... Less

In the gracious tradition of our Grand Hotel flatware, this new version is scaled up and even more substantial in weight. The serving pieces that accompany this classic design feature intricate beadwork accentuated with a subtle dome in the center of the handle. -18/10 stainless steel -Mirror finish -Dishwasher-safe -Made in China

How to place the mysterious Swiss writer Robert Walser, a humble genius who possessed one of the most elusive and surprising sensibilities in modern literature? Walser is many things: a Paul Klee in words, maker of droll, whimsical, tender, and heartbreaking verbal artifacts; an inspiration to such very different writers as Kafka and W.G. Sebald; an amalgam, as Susan Sontag suggests in her preface to this volume, of Stevie Smith and Samuel Beckett.This collection gathers forty-two of Walser's stories. Encompassing everything from journal entries, notes on literature, and biographical sketches to anecdotes, fables, and visions, it is an ideal introduction to this fascinating writer of whom Hermann Hesse famously declared, "If he had a hundred thousand readers, the world would be a better... Less

Capturing the towering emotion and the claustrophobic 24-hour drama of New York City, New York is the ultimate tribute to the world’s ultimate metropolis. This thorough appraisal of the greatest modern city covers every aspect of the New York story from history, architecture, design, art, and fashion to music, film, dance, and sports. Eighteen chapters of new and archival writing from leading New York journalists and writers including Ric Burns, Tom Wolfe, Gay Talese, Pete Hamill, John Updike, E. B. White, Don DeLillo, David Remnick, David Halberstam, and Colson Whitehead are perfectly complemented by striking photography by Alfred Stieglitz, Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Eugene De Salignac, Patrick Demarchelier, Weegee, Jerry Schatzberg, David Bailey, Bruce Davidson, and others. A... Less

Honey Driver runs a hotel in Bath. As boss, she's in charge one day and washing dishes the next. Then, one day, things change when she lands the job of liaising with the police....

In an era when newspapers are becoming increasingly obsolete, director Andrew Rossi offers a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the newsroom that has kept America informed for generations, yet now struggles to remain relevant as more readers turn to the internet to stay informed on current events. With their reputations on the line and the internet Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, the editors and writers at THE NEW YORK TIMES battle accusations of inaccuracy, and embrac blogging as a means of retaining readers who may otherwise allow their longtime subscriptions expire.

Noted photographer Christopher Bliss has always found his inspiration in the grandeur of urban skylines and the challenging and invigorating life style of the cities they represent. Throughout his career as a commercial photographer, New Yorks soaring verticality and dynamism have been the subjects of his work. In this collection of superb colour and black and white photographs, Bliss presents a stunning visual survey of New York during the last 15 years. Strongly connected by a keen sense of design and reflective of a broad artistic sensibility, these unforgettable images are both a documentary record of one of the worlds favourite cities and an artful paean to architecture itself.

A beautiful photo history of one of the most luxurious and beautiful hotels in the world.Cesar Ritz invented the modern luxury hotel. The palace hotels he created in London and Paris brought new standards of architectural elegance and comfort to grand hotels and were followed by the Ritz Hotels in Madrid and Lisbon and the Ritz-Carltons in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Montreal. The London Ritz was designed by the architectural firm of Mewas & Davis, who introduced French elegance into English interior design. They decided that the whole hotel should be one style--that of Louis XVI, the ravishingly pretty fashion of the eighteenth century that is forever associated with Marie- Antoinette. From the start, the intention was to create an air of intimacy, the feeling of a French... Less