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I was hesitant to read this book because i was disappointed with the original humans of new york. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. The culmination of stantons efforts is a book set for release on oct. Jul 12, 2018 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. Humans of new york such a simple, accessible, beautiful reminder that no two people are alike, everybody has a story, and you should never judge someone based on a first impression. Soon, stantons first book was published humans of new york but stanton sensed there was more to this photographic journey, that there was a human story behind each photograph which led him to publish humans of new york. The 19 most heartfelt and inspiring humans of new york. As an amateur photographer, he was fascinated by the crowds of characters throughout the city. Humans of new york stories by brandon stanton, hardcover. Fotograaf brandon toont prachtige mensen met pakkende verhalen. Taken over a threeyear period, the photographs show people of all ages, races, economic classes,religions, and conditions of life. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket, humans of new york 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.
Using timehonoured journalistic techniques, it has shown its audience that the personal and private stories of refugees represent a shared political reality, which we ignore at our peril. Stanton was interviewed ahead of release by bill weir for an abc news nightline story titled humans of new york. Brandon stanton left a life in finance for an entirely different quest. 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. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews became the blog humans of new york. Martins press, the book sold 30,000 copies in preorders alone.
Stories showing and telling the stories of strangers on the street. Humans of new york has grown rapidly as evidenced by the 2. 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. 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. Furthermore, brandon was able to capitalize on his unique brand of street photography by creating the new york times bestselling book humans of new york. His photography and storytelling blog, also called humans of new york is followed by over ten million people. Humans of new york by brandon stanton, hardcover barnes. Humans of new york, book by brandon stanton hardcover. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, humans of new york is a. The project eventually became humans of new york, a blog and the basis for two books. Porcelli 1 lea porcelli professor alberts 1 december 2014 cultural critique. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others.
Brandon stantons humans of new york 20 captures the joy, diversity, and promise of american and new york city life in a book of 400 glossy color photographs. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal followers have been waiting for. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. 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. New york stories currently holds a 74% fresh rating on. Humans of new york refugee stories brandon stanton medium. A walltowall array of diverselooking tiles overwhelms visitors to. 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. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of a boy in an open black. 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. 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. Brandon roams countless miles, photographing people on the streets of new york, and recording their stories. The blend of portraits and pithy storytelling, which has earned humans of new york more than 2 million followers online, can now be found.
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. Aug 19, 2014 the creator of the popular photography blog humans of new york, which focuses on street life in the city, is now documenting the everyday lives of people near trouble spots around the world. Nov 07, 2015 soon, stantons first book was published humans of new york but stanton sensed there was more to this photographic journey, that there was a human story behind each photograph which led him to publish humans of new york. 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. He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world and an abc news person of the week. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821 dymocks. Stories new york historical society new york city in 3d in the gilded age. The creator of the popular photography blog humans of new york, which focuses on street life in the city, is now documenting the everyday lives of people near trouble spots around the world. Oct 15, 20 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Humans of new york sitting in the back of any college classroom exposes several laptop screens with images of the homeless. Brandons innovation strategy has also inspired photographers around the world to create similar.
The book, simply titled humans of new york, is a compilation of. Humans of new york shares incredible education stories. He has recently returned from a tencountry world tour, in partnership with the united. In the unlikely case that you have not, please allow us to properly introduce the two of youhony, meet kindness blog reader. The latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city. In the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. How to create your own humans of movement in your city. 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. Our hearts have been captured by the education stories coming from the facebook page and blog humans of new york. Ive purchased all three humans of new york books and have loved them all, but in humans of new york stories, it all comes together.
Humans of new york may be sentimental, simplistic and saccharine to some, but it also represents a major achievement. Such is the inyourface nature of brandon stantons unique photographic project, humans of new york hony. In 2010, photographer brandon stanton set on a photographic journey. The most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Hony is the brainchild of nyc photographer and blogger, 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 brandon stanton bok 9781447294252. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews. Feb 04, 2014 brandon stanton moved to new york in 2010.
Humans of new york hony is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of new york city started in november 2010 by photographer brandon stanton, humans of new york has developed a large following through social media. Top humans of new york stories about career struggles and. Stories from the worlds largest community of readers. Eight years later, the project is still going strong and posts regularly on facebook. Oct 15, 20 the culmination of stantons efforts is a book set for release on oct. Humans of new york sitting in the back of any college classroom exposes several laptop screens with images of the homeless, the heartbroken, the extremely wealthy and the dirt poor.
Nov 03, 2015 the most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Hony, as fans call it, has devoted the last week focusing its nearly 12 million fans on a middle school in new york city. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket, humans of new york 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. Top humans of new york stories about career struggles. A bold statement, but the millions of fans of brandon stantons labor of love, will agree.
Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candour. Hony seems to be everywhere, and you cant escape it. Humans of new york hony, is inarguably the best thing on facebook. 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. Humans of new york isnt journalism, but it helps us get.
In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an. A book plus stereoscopic viewer and 50 3d photos from the turn of the century the bridges of new york new york city glenn ligon. The blog has over 17 million followers on facebook and around 8. Humans of new york photo blog now a book newscomau.
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