On the High Line by Annik La Farge

On the High Line by Annik La Farge

Thirty feet in the air, rebuilt and planted on one-and-a-half miles of abandoned, elevated railroad track snaking through Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line has turned the dream of escape offered by most urban parks inside out. On the High Line is an engaging, friend-at-your-side guide to everything that a visitor sees when strolling through the park: the innovative gardens and their thousands of plants from around the world; the architecture, both old and new; and a neighbourhood whose lively history includes the Titanic, the Manhattan Project, S&M clubs and the Tenth Avenue Cowboy. This book captures like no other the countless details that make a walk along the High Line such an unforgettable experience.

'This book captures the experience of the High Line, setting it in historical and cultural context, and illustrating how a city can meld its industrial heritage into a vibrant new landscape that can be enjoyed by millions from around the world' - Piet Oudolf, landscape designer, The High Line (New York City and The Millennium Park (Chicago)
'A wonderful guide to what has quickly become a popular institution' - Geographical
'An engaging guide to everything a visitor will see … a sumptuous volume, small enough to carry in your bag when exploring the park, and a handsome addition to the coffee table for armchair travellers' - The Garden Design Journal

Annik LaFarge is a lifelong New Yorker who currently lives along the High Line in Chelsea, where she writes the blog ‘Livin’ the High Line’.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780500291412
ISBN 10	0500291411
Title	On the High Line
Author	Annik La Farge
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published	2014-04-07
Number of pages	226
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.