{"title":"Evan Joseph","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Evan Joseph, a distinguished author renowned for his unique ability to intertwine literature with travel and adventure. One of his most celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eLiterary Landscapes: New York\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to embark on an enchanting journey through the vibrant streets and rich history of the Big Apple, all through the lens of literary landmarks and tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvan Joseph passionately explores the essence of renowned cities, capturing their spirit and essence, whilst seamlessly weaving in stories that have shaped their cultural heartbeat. His books don't just guide you through streets and landmarks; they offer a narrative journey that uncovers the soul of the cities he loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who are passionate about travel and literature, or anyone seeking to explore a destination beyond the typical tourist trail, Evan Joseph's works provide an engaging and educational experience. Delve into his collection and discover a new perspective on familiar landscapes, transformed through the captivating world of books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"literary-landscapes-new-york-by-amy-evans-9781911663027","title":"Literary Landscapes: New York","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful photographic stroll around the bookshops, restaurants, literary locations and authors’ neighbourhoods in the Big Apple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiterary Landscapes: New York\u003c\/em\u003e is the follow-up to \u003cem\u003eLiterary Landscapes: Paris\u003c\/em\u003e and contains a familiar blend of everything precious to the bibliophile – a blend of quirky bookstores, authors’ favourite bars, grand libraries, storied hotels, on- and off-Broadway theatres, New York residences, and literary locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor beloved bookstores there is the Argosy, dating to 1925 and the oldest in Manhattan, Three Lives \u0026amp; Company in West Village, The Strand in East Village, The Corner Bookstore on the Upper East Side, the Alabaster Bookshop, and, stretching across to Brooklyn, the Greenlight Bookstore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLL:NYC\u003c\/em\u003e takes you inside restaurants and bars like Sardi’s – birthplace of the Tony Award; the Algonquin Hotel, and the White Horse Tavern, where Dylan Thomas spent his last night out in the Big Apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to hotels, The Plaza appears in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s \u003cem\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/em\u003e, but it is the Chelsea Hotel that has the most literary resonance. Mark Twain stayed there, Arthur Miller wrote there, as did Arthur C. Clarke and Simone de Beauvoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiterary locations are aplenty in New York – from \u003cem\u003eBreakfast at Tiffany’s\u003c\/em\u003e by Truman Capote to \u003cem\u003eWashington Square\u003c\/em\u003e by Henry James.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book takes a short trip up Long Island to visit Walt Whitman’s birthplace, and while nothing but plaques remain of the New York homes that Herman Melville knew, we visit the literary giants buried alongside Melville in Woodlawn Cemetery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll these chapters are interspersed with telling quotes about the city that never sleeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072303251692,"sku":"9781911663027","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17384553482868.jpg?v=1765092864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/evan-joseph.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}