Books
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The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, THE ART SPY uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the cultural legacy of the West.
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Secret Brooklyn
Discover 150 of Brooklyn’s most unique places. Find secret museums, go on an urban safari for wild parrots, locate a landmarked tree, enter the oldest building in New York City, watch a performance of robots in a church, and more.
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Secret New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants
An absolute must-have guide to enjoy the amazing, hidden New York City bar and restaurant scene. A dinner in a dumpster, a dim-sum restaurant that turns into a nightclub, New York's “most legitimate speakeasy”, a Swiss ski chalet accessed through a kitchen, a referral-only Japanese restaurant, restaurants inside freight entrances & more!
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Broadway
From its origins as a Native American trail to its iconic status in global culture today, Broadway tells the story of New York as it grew from a Dutch colony into a world-class city. Broadway has been the site of many firsts and many superlatives: the first subway line in the city, the tallest buildings, and one of the longest streets in the world.
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100 Ways to Make History (NYPL)
Published by the New York Public Library, 100 Ways to Make History was produced over the course of one night inside the main branch of the NYPL in NYC to celebrate the 100 years of the library. Only one copy of this bound book exists in the Schwarzman Rare Book Collection.
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“The Legalization of Street Art in Rio de Janeiro,” in Barra Megamix (Columbia University Books on Architecture and the City)
In March 2009, the Brazilian government passed law 706/07 which decriminalizes street art. In an amendment to a federal law that punishes the defacing of urban buildings or monuments, street art was made legal if done with the consent of the owners. As progressive of a policy as this may sound…