On the Town: One Hundred Years of Spectacle in Times Square

Berman, Marshall

ISBN 10: 1844673979 / ISBN 13: 9781844673971

Published by Verso Books, 2009

A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ but the story's all there! Seller Inventory # PKV.1844673979.G

Synopsis:

Described as ‘a continuous carnival’ and ‘the crossroads of the world,’ Times Square is a singular phenomenon: the spot where imagination and veracity intersect. To Marshall Berman, it is also the flashing, teeming, and strangely beautiful nexus of his life. In this remarkable book, Berman takes us on a thrilling illustrated tour of Times Square, revealing a landscape both mythic and real. Interleafing his own recollections with social commentary, he reveals how movies, graphic arts, literature, popular music, television, and, of course, the Broadway theater have reflected Times Square’s voluminous light to illuminate a vast spectrum of themes and vignettes. Part love letter, part revelatory semiotic exposition of a place known to all, On the Town is a nonstop excursion to the heart of American civilization, written by one of our keenest, most entertaining cultural observers.

About the Author: MARSHALL BERMAN is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center. He writes frequently for The Nation and The Village Voice, and serves on the editorial board of Dissent. His books include All That Is Solid Melts into Air: The Experience of Modernity.

Bibliographic Details

Title: On the Town: One Hundred Years of Spectacle ...
Publisher: Verso Books
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition