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Book SynopsisThere are infinite stories about New York City, here are 41 in haiku form. In this love letter to his favorite city, lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark, Jr. has crafted a collection of haiku that are simultaneously nostalgic and perceptive. Touching on everything from the city's beloved landmarks to the rising costs of living and the famous lie, There is a train directly behind this one, the poems in this book capture the true essence of this special place. Given everything New York has endured recently, this book offers a timely celebration of a unique and wonderful city and its peoplewritten to honor the ties and realities that bind them together. Alongside the sweet, and often funny, haiku poems, wistful illustrations help bring New York to life. From the preface by the author:And then as 2019 and 2020 unfolded, both our country and our city came under stress. The adventure in self-government in America began to wobble seriously. And then the COVID pandemic hit. All this ma
Trade Review"A short and sweet (and witty and earnest) collection of haikus by lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark Jr., accompanied by his daughter's equally simple and pensive illustrations. A portion of proceeds from the book will go toward supporting the nonprofit CitizensNYC." --
Curbed"Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires."
--Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City"This small book of haikus--a tribute to New York City--is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future."
--H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York
