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A Number One New York Times bestseller, Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010, when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in his attempt to capture ordinary New Yorkers in the most extraordinary of moments. The result of these efforts was Humans of New York, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. The blog has steadily grown, gathering millions of devoted followers. Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all-new stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of New York, but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays. Heartfelt and moving, Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of a city.
About the author
Brandon Stanton is the writer and photographer behind Humans of New York, a storytelling platform with over 30 million followers. He has photographed and interviewed over 10,000 people in forty different countries around the world, including extensive series in Iran, Iraq and Pakistan. During this time, he has helped raise over $20 million in support of various causes and individuals that have been featured in his work. In 2013, Time magazine named him one of 30 Under 30 Changing the World. In 2015, he became the first social media creator to be granted an interview in the Oval Office with the then president Barack Obama. He is also the author of four number one NYT bestselling books, which have sold millions of copies around the world: Humans of New York, Humans of New York: Stories, Humans and Tanqueray. He grew up in Atlanta and is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia. He currently lives with his wife and three children in New York City. Dear New York is his sixth book.
Summary
The Number One New York Times bestselling photography book, capturing the lives of everyday people in New York City.
