The Works: Anatomy of a City - Hardcover

Ascher, Kate; Marech, Wendy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1594200718 ISBN 13: 9781594200717

Publisher: Penguin Group USA, 2005

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes account of the interconnected technology, transportation, and utility systems supporting New York City pairs detailed graphic images with accessible explanations of behind-the-scenes mechanisms and processes for key structures and everyday arenas. 60,000 first printing.

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Review:

"The Works" is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure.
"Time Out New York"
Its a rare person who wont find something of interest in "The Works," whether its an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of whats down a manhole.
"New York Post"

"The Works" is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure.
"Time Out New York"
Its a rare person who wont find something of interest in "The Works", whether its an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of whats down a manhole.
"New York Post"

a"The Works" is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure.a
a"Time Out New York"
aItas a rare person who wonat find something of interest in "The Works," whether itas an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of whatas down a manhole.a
a"New York Post"

""The Works" is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure."
-"Time Out New York"
"It's a rare person who won't find something of interest in "The Works," whether it's an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of what's down a manhole."
-"New York Post"

"The Works is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure."
--Time Out New York

"It's a rare person who won't find something of interest in The Works, whether it's an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of what's down a manhole."
--New York Post

About the Author:

Kate Ascher is executive vice president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Group USA
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1594200718
• ISBN 13: 9781594200717
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228