Tarajia Morrell - Böcker

Discover discreet locations, passionate authors and a unique, new approach to the art of travelling. Here are 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the heart of New York in this beautifully-illustrated, pocket guide.You’ve seen the Empire State and strolled through Central Park, what next? If we really want to experience the true essence of New York today, where do we go? Soul of New York is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how it’s evolving. What you’ll discover:The Lilliputian hotel room, once slept in by sailors, now perfect for the solo travellerThe cinema that restores Golden Age glamour to the movie-going experienceThe modern pharmacist who will cure your cold (or hangover) with a tonicThe spot to sip a Manhattan while gazing at pictures by Warhol and BasquiatThe market that offers a true slice of the Lower East SideThe high end burger and the hidden oneThe pizza place that created a neighbourhoodSoul of New York is written by Tarajia Morrell, journalist and native New Yorker. Celebrating both the old and the new, we’ll meet the guardians of the city’s authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, we’ll eat at hidden restaurants and explore the city’s long-forgotten corners. Join us as we experience the soul of New York together.Each guide in the “Soul of” collection includes:the 30 best experiences a city has to offerinterviews with those who give the city its spiritoriginal illustrations that capture the city’s soulDon’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

From a tiny hotel room once occupied by sailors and now welcoming solo travellers to a cinema that pays tribute to the glamour of Hollywood, from sipping a Manhattan in front of works by Warhol and Basquiat to discovering a market that reflects the true spirit of the Lower East Side, this guide explores the city’s rich contrasts. Enjoy a refined aperitif before an underground burger, visit the pizzeria that helped shape an entire neighbourhood, or escape to a seaside resort accessible by subway. A vibrant and layered portrait of a city that never stops reinventing itself.