Fifth Avenue

$120.00

200 Years of Stories and Legends

Foreword by Jay McInerney; Introduction by Julie Satow

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends celebrates the vibrant history and ever-evolving charm of one of the world’s most iconic avenues, from its humble beginnings as a quiet residential street to its current status as a global icon of culture, wealth, and style. Archival and contemporary images bring its legacy to life, offering a panoramic view of its transformation—from historic black and white photographs of horse-drawn carriages and grand mansions to modern-day street scenes bustling with energy. A spectacular tribute to New York, it is also an immersive experience for lovers of history, architecture, and photography.

Retail Price: $120.00
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 13” x 10”
Publisher: Assouline

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200 Years of Stories and Legends

Foreword by Jay McInerney; Introduction by Julie Satow

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends celebrates the vibrant history and ever-evolving charm of one of the world’s most iconic avenues, from its humble beginnings as a quiet residential street to its current status as a global icon of culture, wealth, and style. Archival and contemporary images bring its legacy to life, offering a panoramic view of its transformation—from historic black and white photographs of horse-drawn carriages and grand mansions to modern-day street scenes bustling with energy. A spectacular tribute to New York, it is also an immersive experience for lovers of history, architecture, and photography.

Retail Price: $120.00
Details: Hardcover, 288 pages, 13” x 10”
Publisher: Assouline

Purchase

  • Jay McInerney is best known for his sharp, vivid portrayals of modern New York life in acclaimed novels such as Bright Lights, Big City. McInerney captures the spirit of the Avenue through the ages, from its glamorous heyday to its enduring appeal as a symbol of New York sophistication. 

    Julie Satow is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. Her first book, The Plaza: The Secret Life of America’s Most Famous Hotel was a New York Times Editors’ Choice and an NPR Favorite Book of 2019. An award-winning journalist and native New Yorker, Julie is a regular contributor to the New York Times, and her work has also appeared on National Public Radio, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and elsewhere.