Homage To Downtown

Author : John Crandell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780976937203
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book HOMAGE TO DOWNTOWN - In Search of Place and Memory in Ancient L.A. written by John Crandell and published by . This book was released on 2008-09-19 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Homage To Downtown, the historic center of Los Angeles - its distant past, legends, places and greater personalities are all lent a renewed, luminous new presence. In large format, 398 pages and twenty years in preparation, this work includes dozens of new maps, hundreds of obscure photographs, in-depth design tables and ten select essays, all illuminating place and memory within the historic core area. 'Homage' is a breakthrough examination of the heart of Los Angeles and can be considered as a standard reference.

Author : Matthew Burgess
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1592703429
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drawing on Walls written by Matthew Burgess and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Burgess describes Haring discovering Robert Henri’s The Art Spirit in college (“He felt as if the book was speaking directly to him”), encountering the large paintings of Pierre Alechinsky (he was “blown away”), and recognizing a common impulse in dancers at the West Village’s Paradise Garage (“For Keith, drawing and painting were like dancing. He called it ‘mind-to-hand flow’”). Cochran uses a thick black line to suggest Haring’s creations, and renders figures in a Haring-esque style without seeming gimmicky. Of interest to young readers are Haring’s frequent efforts to involve children in mural-making projects. The story, including a respectful acknowledgement of Haring’s death from AIDS, makes the subject seem immediate and real—and presents a compelling vision of answering the call to create." —Starred Review, Publishers Weekly I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. —Keith Haring Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring’s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

Author : Ron Bloomfield
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439652287
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lost Bay City written by Ron Bloomfield and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the phrase "Do you remember?" is uttered in Bay City, it is usually followed by the name of a hotel, restaurant, business, or building. Slowly, many parts of local history have been lost to the sands of time. Fire took many, followed by condemnations and the inevitable advance of progress. An empty lot may be all that remains of a once-prominent structure, but sometimes a new landmark emerges. In the case of one famous address at Center and Water Streets, the Wenonah Hotel rose out of the ashes of the Fraser House, another prominent facade. Seven decades later, the Wenonah, too, succumbed to fire; out of those ashes rose the Delta College Planetarium, a third-generation landmark. Photographs help residents remember, though each person who experienced something firsthand has his or her own distinct connection with these pieces of lost Bay City.

Author : Stefan Szymanski
Publisher : The New Press
ISBN 13 : 1620974436
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book City of Champions written by Stefan Szymanski and published by The New Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The changing fortunes of Detroit, told through the lens of the city's major sporting events, by the bestselling author of Soccernomics, and a prizewinning cultural critic From Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg to the Bad Boys, from Joe Louis and Gordie Howe to the Malice at the Palace, City of Champions explores the history of Detroit through the stories of its most gifted athletes and most celebrated teams, linking iconic events in the history of Motown sports to the city's shifting fortunes. In an era when many teams have left rustbelt cities to relocate elsewhere, Detroit has held on to its franchises, and there is currently great hope in the revival of the city focused on its downtown sports complexes—but to whose benefit? Szymanski and Weineck show how the fate of the teams in Detroit's stadiums, gyms, and fields is echoed in the rise and fall of the car industry, political upheavals ushered in by the depression, World War II, the 1967 uprising, and its recent bankruptcy and renewal. Driven by the conviction that sports not only mirror society but also have a special power to create both community and enduring narratives that help define a city's sense of self, City of Champions is a unique history of the most American of cities.

Author : Vinayak Bharne
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415525977
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Emerging Asian City written by Vinayak Bharne and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian cities create concomitant imagery - polarizations of poverty and wealth, blurry lines between formality and informality, and stark juxtapositions of ancient historic places with shimmering new skylines. With Asia's re-emergence on the global stage, there is an acute focus on its multifarious urban issues and identities: What are Asian cities going to become? Will they surpass the economic and environmental debacles of the West? This collection of twenty-four essays surveys the most dominant issues shaping the Asian urban landscape today. It offers scholarly reflections and positions on the forces shaping Asian cities, and the forces that they in turn are shaping.

Author : Mehnaaz Momen
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816551758
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Listening to Laredo written by Mehnaaz Momen and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled between Texas and Tamaulipas, Laredo was once a quaint border town, nurturing cultural ties across the border, attracting occasional tourists, and serving as the home of people living there for generations. In a span of mere decades, Laredo has become the largest inland port in the United States and a major hub of global trade. Listening to Laredo is an exploration of how the dizzying forces of change have defined this locale, how they continue to be inscribed and celebrated, and how their effects on the physical landscape have shaped the identity of the city and its people. Bringing together issues of growth, globalization, and identity, Mehnaaz Momen traces Laredo’s trajectory through the voices of its people. In contrast to the many studies of border cities defined by the outside—and seldom by the people who live at the border—this volume collects oral histories from seventy-five in-depth interviews that collectively illuminate the evolution of the city’s cultural and economic infrastructure, its interdependence with its sister city across the national boundary, and, above all, the strength of its community as it adapts to and even challenges the national narrative regarding the border. The resonant and lively voices of Laredo’s people convey proud ownership of an archetypal border city that has time and again resurrected itself.

Author : Mark Davidson
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438468172
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cities under Austerity written by Mark Davidson and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2018-02-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the ways in which austerity policies are transforming US cities. Across the world’s most industrialized economies, the financial crisis of 2007 caused a contraction of state budgets and stimulated attempts to reform debt-burdened governments. In the United States, a system of fiscal federalism meant this turn towards austerity took a uniquely fragmented and geographically diverse form. Drawing on case studies of recent urban restructuring, Cities under Austerity challenges dominant understandings of austerity as a distinctly national condition and develops a conceptualization of the new US urban condition that reveals its emerging political and social fault lines. The contributors empirically detail the restructuring that is taking place across the United States, its underlying logics, its local impacts and the ongoing processes of challenge and resistance that influences how it is shaping the lives of citizens. The new American political economy, it is argued, needs to be understood as composed of a mosaic of urban experiences that both build upon a differentiated foundation and creates new divergences. As state reforms continue to interact with this diverse urban political economy of the United States, this collection provides a state-of-the-art survey on how postcrisis convergences and divergences in urban economies and urban politics have laid the foundations for the new political geography of the United States.

Author : Daniel Windsor
Publisher : Interactive Media Licensing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Panama City Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-16 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Panama City, the vibrant capital of Panama, is a city where the past seamlessly blends with the future. Nestled on the Pacific Ocean and flanked by tropical rainforests, this city is a bustling hub of commerce, culture, and history. Its unique position as a gateway between two continents has shaped its identity, making it a melting pot of diverse influences and lifestyles. As you explore Panama City, you'll encounter a tapestry of architectural styles, from colonial buildings in the Casco Viejo district to modern skyscrapers that dominate the skyline. Each street tells a story, reflecting the city's evolution from a Spanish colonial outpost to a thriving metropolis known for its economic prowess and strategic importance. Beyond its economic significance, Panama City boasts a rich cultural heritage that is evident in its museums, galleries, and lively festivals. From the Panama Canal Museum, which chronicles the history of one of the world's greatest engineering feats, to the vibrant Panama Jazz Festival that attracts musicians from around the globe, the city pulsates with creativity and energy. Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the city's proximity to natural wonders such as the Soberania National Park and the Amador Causeway, where stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Panama Canal await. These natural landscapes provide a tranquil contrast to the city's dynamic urban environment, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and leisurely strolls. Panama City is also a culinary destination, where you can savor a fusion of flavors influenced by indigenous traditions, Spanish cuisine, Afro-Caribbean spices, and international trends. From street food stalls serving empanadas to upscale restaurants offering innovative dishes, the city's gastronomic scene caters to every palate. Whether you're drawn to its historical landmarks, cultural festivities, natural beauty, or culinary delights, Panama City promises a memorable experience for travelers seeking to uncover the heart and soul of Central America. Join us as we delve deeper into this captivating city, where every corner reveals a new chapter in its storied past and promising future.

Author : Delia Fernández-Jones
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252053990
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making the MexiRican City written by Delia Fernández-Jones and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large numbers of Latino migrants began to arrive in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the 1950s. They joined a small but established Spanish-speaking community of people from Texas, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Delia Fernández-Jones merges storytelling with historical analysis to recapture the placemaking practices that these Mexicans, Tejanos, and Puerto Ricans used to create a new home for themselves. Faced with entrenched white racism and hostility, Latinos of different backgrounds formed powerful relationships to better secure material needs like houses and jobs and to recreate community cultural practices. Their pan-Latino solidarity crossed ethnic and racial boundaries and shaped activist efforts that emphasized working within the system to advocate for social change. In time, this interethnic Latino alliance exploited cracks in both overt and structural racism and attracted white and Black partners to fight for equality in social welfare programs, policing, and education. Groundbreaking and revelatory, Making the MexiRican City details how disparate Latino communities came together to respond to social, racial, and economic challenges.

Author : Joseph Stroud
Publisher : Copper Canyon Press
ISBN 13 : 155659285X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Of this World written by Joseph Stroud and published by Copper Canyon Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Like all of the best poets, Stroud makes the earth again consolable."--Jim Harrison