With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. May 03, 2016 humans of new york photographs the 2016 met gala. A number one new york times bestseller, humans of new york began in the. New books explore why dogs and humans have such a special. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of a boy in an open black. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a. He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world, an abc news person of the week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the united nations, and was invited to photograph president obama in the oval office.
So, what are stantons plans for the future of humans of new york. Feb 21, 2016 my library finally got humans of new york. Surprising and moving, printed in a beautiful fullcolor. The 19 most heartfelt and inspiring humans of new york. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in an attempt to capture new yorkers and their stories. Hannah fry, author of hello world charming, compelling, and packed with information. Its the same feeling you get when you look at a painting or hear a piece of music. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the internet sensation. In 2010, photographer brandon stanton set on a photographic journey. Ever since brandon began interviewing people on the streets of new york, the dialogue hes had with them has increasingly become as indepth, intriguing and moving as the photos themselves. Surprising and moving, printed in a beautiful fullcolor, hardbound edition, humans of new york is a celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. Heres what that says about amazonand the future of work.
The book of humans is packed to the brim with intriguing tales, clever twists, and uptotheminute scientific discoveries, offering a completely new perspective on who we are and how we came to be. This is the human behind humans of new york mashable. Now, brandon stantons humans of new york has developed into two books, and he. So if youve enjoyed the blog in the past, and would like to contribute to its future, i hope youll consider becoming a patron. But what truly makes humans of new york so successful is the way that brandon truly captures the people. The blog, which has picked up an enormous following across several social media platforms, also spawned a new york times bestselling book of the same name in 20.
Humans of new york stories by brandon stanton, hardcover. According to the humans of new york website, stantons original goal was to photograph 10,000 new yorkers on the street, and create an exhaustive catalogue of the citys inhabitants. In the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. Eight years later, the project is still going strong and posts regularly on facebook.
The blend of portraits and pithy storytelling, which has earned humans of new york more than 2 million followers online, can now be found. Thank you for agreeing to let eduardo and me be in conversation with you about this chapte. Humans of new york, also known as hony, is the name of one of the most popular facebook pages in the world, with a current 8,411,176 likes. Humans of new york university of toronto libraries. Oct 08, 2015 what started as a simple idea for a photography project grew into an inspirational book and blog through the hard work of a single photographer and social media.
New yorkers of every stripe can be found in brandon stantons book of photographs. Stories presents a whole new group of people in stunning photographs, with a rich design and, most importantly, longer stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candor. This is the human behind humans of new york mashable docs. Humans of new york photographs the 2016 met gala vogue.
Its enjoyable to dip in and out of the book to see the images in random order. Jul 30, 2014 humans of new york, also known as hony, is the name of one of the most popular facebook pages in the world, with a current 8,411,176 likes. Humans of new york fascinate photographer brandon stanton. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew 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. Not only has it become one of my favorite facebook pages to look through every few days, it shows the true personalities of people living every day life. Nov 03, 2015 the most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821. Also taken in urban settings, the portraits include a variety of ethnic backgrounds, unique outfits, and spontaneous poses, along with simple free verses. Ever since brandon began interviewing people on the. We follow brandon stanton, the photographer behind the popular humans of new york blog, as he goes in search of subjects to photograph. What can i say thrilled beyond believe would probably be accurate. Stantons first book based on the photoblog, also titled humans of new york, was released in october 20. Feb 18, 2017 the book went on to sell over 145,000 copies and was on the new york times best sellers list for 29 weeks. And a big part of that is always being able to find the people who care about it most.
He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world, an abc news person of the week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the united nations, and was invited to photograph president. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published. The other book offers a broader look at all the complexities and contradictions of the humandog relationship. I like the idea of having an ongoing, intimate conversation with the people most invested in humans of new york. And just like a book gives reverence to its content, i think the library gives reverence to books. In the unlikely case that you have not, please allow us to properly introduce the two of youhony, meet kindness blog reader. While the book, which lopez wrote with rebecca paley, reads at. Oct 14, 20 new yorkers of every stripe can be found in brandon stantons book of photographs. I was hesitant to read this book because i was disappointed with the original humans of. A look inside the book humans of new york and the beauty of brandon stantons photo project. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, its a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. The result of these efforts was a vibrant blog he called humans of new york, in which his photos were featured alongside quotes and anecdotes. Im starting a patreon for anyone who would like to take part in supporting humans of new york.
This book broadens and deepens the beauty of the city and its people a snapshot of our global humanity. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others. Oct 15, 20 we follow brandon stanton, the photographer behind the popular humans of new york blog, as he goes in search of subjects to photograph. Its one of many sentiments that have been shared recently by veterans on humans of new york, the popular socialmedia group that was created to. Not wanting to leave kids out of the concept, little humans was published in 2014. Im proud to be one of the first people who started following the facebook page humans of new york. Inside the amazon warehouse where humans and machines become one in an amazon sorting center, a swarm of robots works alongside humans. Oct, 2015 in the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. The diversity and drama of humanity on every street, in every park, and inside every building. What i really hope to maintain is the culture of positivityof celebrations, supportthat is what people. Humans of new york shares incredible education stories. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews became the blog humans of new york. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal followers have been waiting for.
Humans of new york by brandon stanton, 9781250038821, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Truly captures the essence of the people of new york. Let brandon stanton and the humans of new york hes photographed astonish you all over again. Stanton was interviewed ahead of release by bill weir for an abc news nightline story titled humans of new york. Oct 15, 20 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. What started as a simple idea for a photography project grew into an inspirational book and blog through the hard work of a single photographer and social media. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of. Hony, as fans call it, has devoted the last week focusing its nearly 12 million fans on a middle school in new york city.
As much as i love brandon stantons other books, humans of new york and. I introduced my husband and son who are both photography students to the page and they in turn introduced others to brandons work online. In this book we see and read about the lives of immigrants, parents, entertainers, students, kids, etc. The blog has steadily grown, now boasting more than a million devoted followers. I made my first visit to new york city this year, and fell in love with it. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list. How is this book different than the other humans of new york book. Humans of new york, or hony as it is more popularly known, is a photo blog started in 2010 that features portraits and stories from the people of new york city. New books explore why dogs and humans have such a special bond. The book went on to sell over 145,000 copies and was on the new york times best sellers list for 29 weeks. The blog has steadily grown, gathering millions of devoted followers. Martins press, the book sold 30,000 copies in preorders alone. A look inside humans of new york by brandon stanton.
With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, its a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. Humans of new york began in the summer of 2010, when photographer brandon stanton set out to create a photographic census of new york city. I stepped into the terminal at jfk, took a look around, and said. I like the idea of our connection not being dependent on the algorithms of facebook or instagram. Jan 01, 2015 the result of these efforts was humans of new york, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. A physical book assigns a sense of reverence to the content inside. Inside the amazon warehouse where humans and machines. I was hesitant to read this book because i was disappointed with the original humans of new york. Ive pulled together the best bookish humans of new york pictures. And just like a book gives reverence to its content, i think the library. Inside the amazon warehouse where humans and machines become. Humans of new york brandon stanton book instock buy. Following your passion requires more discipline than passion.
Humans of new york by brandon stanton, hardcover barnes. I first ran across humans of new york as a facebook page. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list where it has appeared for over fortyfive weeks. I want humans of new york to be a lifelong body of work. Our hearts have been captured by the education stories coming from the facebook page and blog humans of new york. Years ago, a young man from georgia moved to new york with a camera and a plan to photograph 10,000 people. The latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city. The most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york.
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