On the Town: One Hundred Years of Spectacle in Times Square by Marshall Berman (

Description: On the Town by Marshall Berman Described as a continuous carnival and the crossroads of the world, Times Square is a singular phenomenon: the spot where imagination and veracity intersect. This title presents the history of Times Square and its iconic role in Americas society of the spectacle. It takes us on a illustrated tour of Times Square. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Squares 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. Author Biography Marshall Berman was Distinguished Professor of Political Science at City College of New York and CCNY Graduate Center, where he taught Political Theory and Urban Studies and is the author of The Politics of Authenticity, All That Is Solid Melts into Air, and On the Town. Review "Berman quotes his mother Betty encouraging the family: Lets take a bath of light. That was her phrase for a stroll in Times Square, a place to breathe in and bathe in the life of the city." Edwin Heathcot, Financial Times "A glorious celebration of the urban street - the place where people can be fully alive." PD Smith, Guardian "Filled with personal histories, the book leads the reader from the neon-saturated hubbub that we recognise from songs, films and literature, through Bermans arcanealleys of research." Shumi Bose, Blueprint Promotional A pulsating history of Times Square and its iconic role in Americas society of the spectacle Long Description 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. Review Text eoeBermans latest-and perhaps best-book chronicles the storied incandescence of Times Square... Brilliant indeed.e Review Quote Praise for On the Town "Like the square itself, the choreographer of this neon Leaves of Grass is a hybrid of styles and genres, of page, stage, screen, and jazz ... A Pied Piper, Johnny Appleseed, and Sergeant Pepper, he leads us into movie houses, libraries, juke joints, temptation, and transcendence ... the fact is, I can no longer see Times Square on my own. I am looking at some splendid magical-realist Macondo from inside the head of a man with kaleidoscope eyes." John Leonard, New York Magazine "Bermans latest-and perhaps best - book chronicles the storied incandescence of Times Square ... Bermans prose is fluid and engaging ... Brilliant indeed." Booklist, Starred review Details ISBN1844673979 Author Marshall Berman Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1844673979 ISBN-13 9781844673971 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Imprint Verso Books Subtitle One Hundred Years of Spectacle in Times Square Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 974.71 Short Title ON THE TOWN Illustrations Yes Birth 1940 AU Release Date 2009-09-07 NZ Release Date 2009-09-07 UK Release Date 2009-09-07 Pages 304 Publisher Verso Books Publication Date 2009-09-07 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:19668940;

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