Hello, New York: An Illustrated Love Letter to the Five Boroughs

Description

Anyone who hearts New York will love this illustrated homage to the city. Artist, author, and New Yorker Julia Rothman brings humor and tenderness to an eclectic assortment of historical tidbits (how the New York Public Library lion sculptures got their names), idiosyncratic places to visit (where to find the tennis courts at Grand Central Station), interviews with locals (thoughts on love from a Hasidic Jewish landlord), and personal recollections from growing up in the Bronx (fried fish at Johnny's Reef)--all illuminated in her beloved signature style. A uniquely entertaining and informative city guide, this slice of the Big Apple will delight New York locals and visitors alike.

Julia Rothman has lived in three different boroughs of New York City and currently resides in Brooklyn. She has illustrated and designed products for the likes of Urban Outfitters and Victoria's Secret, her illustrations appear regularly in The New York Times and Design*Sponge and she has a line of letterpress stationery printed and distributed by Hello!Lucky.

An endearing combination memoir and Baedeker. - New York Times Artist and author Julia Rothman pays eclectic tribute to the city, illustrating the unexpected.... Very personal and charming. - New York Daily News Julia Rothman has been one of my favorite illustrators for the past ten years, and this book hit home with me in a way that few other books have ever done. From heartfelt poems dedicated to New York City's bodegas to the beautifully illustrated ceilings of Grand Central Station, Hello, New York is both a welcome guide to visitors and new residents and a familiar friend to those who grew up here. - Grace Bonney, Design*Sponge Julia's Rothman's love letter to NYC is one of the most moving things I've read all year. Whether you're a local or just visiting, it breaks down some of the most beloved - and unknown - areas of all five boroughs and brings them to life. - Design*Sponge