For over fifty years, Harry Gruyaert has wandered New York City’s streets, capturing its dazzling contrasts—from towering skylines and neon-lit diners to multicultural neighborhoods and fleeting street scenes. Designed as a large-format visual album, this book presents each photograph across a double-page spread, evoking the rhythm and energy of a cinematic storyboard.
Accompanying this striking visual journey are fictional vignettes by acclaimed filmmaker Cédric Klapisch, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. A city of endless spectacle, New York becomes a global stage in Gruyaert’s hands—alive with drama, diversity, and color.
Contributors
Harry Gruyaert
Author
Harry Gruyaert is a Belgian photographer known for his images of India, Morocco, Egypt, and the west of Ireland, and for his use of color. He is a member of Magnum Photos, and his work has been exhibited widely and won the Kodak Prize.
Cédric Klapisch
Author
Cédric Klapisch is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. In 2015, he cofounded La Cinatek, a streaming platform dedicated to the world’s greatest films, selected by filmmakers from around the globe.
