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New York Times Bestseller

By the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet and 99 Stories I Could Tell!

Living in New York City for five years as a transplant from Ohio, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fascinated by the unique habits and unspoken customs New Yorkers follow to make life bearable in a city with 8 million people (and seemingly twice the number of tourists). In NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, Pyle reveals the secrets and unwritten rules for living in and visiting New York including the answers to such burning questions as, how do I hail a cab? What is a bodega? Which way is Uptown? Why are there so many doors in the sidewalk? How do I walk on an escalator? Do we need be touching right now? Where should I inhale or exhale while passing sidewalk garbage? How long should I honk my horn? If New York were a game show, how would I win? What happens when I stand in the bike lane? Who should get the empty subway seats? How do I stay safe during a trash tornado? Each tip is a little story illustrated in simple black and white drawings.

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New York Times Bestseller — New York Times

“The book is fantastic. . . . Hilariously illustrated.” — The Brian Lehrer Show, NPR

“Useful observations about life in New York City . . . the tips work as well for tourists as they do for transplants.” — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

“Every obsessive-compulsive New Yorker should circulate copies of Nathan W. Pyle’s “NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette”… For a newcomer, he gets it. His helpful hints are particularly sensible these days when people preoccupied with digital devices seem oblivious to everyone around them.” — New York Times

“The hilarious cartoons in Nathan Pyle’s new book… are even funnier as animated GIFs. Pyle’s do’s and don’ts perfectly depict what makes New Yorkers tick.” — Fodor's Travel

“Full of useful advice… do’s and don’ts… and sage realisms… NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette by Nathan W. Pyle is equal parts funny and informative.” — NewYorkNatives.com

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Living in New York City for five years as a transplant from Ohio, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fascinated by the unique habits and unspoken customs New Yorkers follow to make life bearable in a city with 8 million people (and seemingly twice the number of tourists). Nathan decided to draw his favorite tips and etiquette lessons and post them on the internet, where his 12 original panels went viral immediately and became the basis for this hilarious illustrated book (check out the fully animated ebook, too!).

In NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, Pyle reveals the secrets and unwritten rules for living in and visiting New York including the answers to such burning questions as, which cabs should I try to hail? What is a bodega? Which way is Uptown? Why are there so many doors in the sidewalk? How do I walk on an escalator? Do we need to be touching right now? Where should I inhale or exhale while passing sidewalk garbage? How long should I honk my horn? If New York were a game show, how would I win? What happens when I stand in the bike lane? Who should get the empty subway seats? How do I stay safe during a trash tornado? Each tip is a little story illustrated in simple black and white drawings.

Visitors and newcomers to New York will love it because the advice is smart, funny, and not condescending. New Yorkers will love it for its strategic and humorous approach to mastering the daily chaos of the city.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks (April 15, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062303112
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062303110
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.36 x 6 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #169,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Nathan W. Pyle is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet; Stranger Planet; Strange Planet: The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature; NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette; and 99 Stories I Could Tell. He is based in Pennsylvania with his wife and kids, but travels the country speaking about creativity and storytelling.

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Customers find the book amusing and humorous, providing useful information and helpful tips on NYC. They describe it as a fun and easy read that they can't put down. Readers appreciate the accurate and true portrayal of daily life in New York City. The book is praised for its relatable approach and personal introduction to the city.

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128 customers mention "Humor"122 positive6 negative

Customers find the book humorous and amusing. It provides useful guidance and tips in a humorous way. The author's witty commentary on NYC life is both charming and informative. The illustrations for navigating are clear and non-threatening. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining read that offers useful advice for newcomers.

"...This book exceeded my expectations. It's written with humor and wit, and really captures a lot of what it means to be a New Yorker...." Read more

"...It’s still very relevant to today’s Manhattan lifestyle. Hilarious and useful" Read more

"...guests we had were delighted with the book and mentioned how funny and helpful it was to them...." Read more

"...It is somewhat humorous." Read more

80 customers mention "Information quality"80 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides useful knowledge and relevant advice for visiting or living in New York. They find it fun to read, instructive, and a survival guide. The tips are accurate and humorous.

"...that I already knew the rules of the street... it's a GREAT book for both native and toursits. The illustrations are great...." Read more

"...It’s still very relevant to today’s Manhattan lifestyle. Hilarious and useful" Read more

"...It's funny, it's useful, the visuals are clear...." Read more

"...I would say it's interesting and maybe worth reading once, but not worth buying. If I ever go to NY though, I will know the etiquette...." Read more

33 customers mention "Readability"29 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. It's written for pleasure reading at home or purposeful use while touring. The illustrations are simple but great, adding another perspective to the message.

"...I'm just grateful the book is such a quick read, or I'd have to worry about replacing it every time a guest just *had* to finish it and walked off..." Read more

"...I would say it's interesting and maybe worth reading once, but not worth buying. If I ever go to NY though, I will know the etiquette...." Read more

"...It could have some value for a tourist. Easy to read, almost childlike." Read more

"...You will find detailed tips on how to see and do them without getting in everybody's way." Read more

18 customers mention "Accuracy"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book accurate and funny. They appreciate the humor and real advice provided with a bit of insight.

"...Pyle uses humor to offer very real and relevant advice for those both visiting and living in New York...." Read more

"Short book, cute and correct. If you are from NY you will get it, but it's not particularly funny or worth to give as a gift...." Read more

"Very funny and accurate! The information on this humorous small book is life saving!..." Read more

"...who moved to the NYC area, I can vouch 100% that everything in this book is true!! The illustrations are so fun...." Read more

14 customers mention "Nyc lifestyle"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's reflection on daily life in New York City. They find it an interesting and accurate introduction to the city. The author captures the challenges and rewards of living there in a humorous and clever way. The book serves as a nice reminder for residents.

"...It’s still very relevant to today’s Manhattan lifestyle. Hilarious and useful" Read more

"...They loved it. It reminded them of the city, and they are portioning it out every day page by page while planning a trip once NYC is less..." Read more

"As a NYC transplant, this book perfectly captures all the lessons I had to learn the hard way!..." Read more

"...Nathan takes a light-hearted but extremely accurate approach to enjoying NYC, rather than being a hindrance to it's inhabitants...." Read more

12 customers mention "Gift value"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift for someone moving to the city.

"...This makes a great gift for anyone who loves New York City. Make sure you get the animated eBook too!!" Read more

"...I can see this book being a great gift for anyone who is moving/has moved to NYC." Read more

"...It would be the perfect gift for someone moving to the city. I have gotten it for visitors but I think a lot of the comic relief is lost on them." Read more

"Funny and great for a going away from NYC gift!" Read more

9 customers mention "Likability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and helpful for blending in with locals. They say it's a good way to introduce tourists to the city in a personal way. The book is also a great conversation piece for friends who used to live in NYC.

"...Also, it's a good way to tell your tourist friends how not to stand out so much and embarrass you while they're here without having to offend them..." Read more

"...Also great for friends that used to live in NYC that will laugh when they remember some of the situations that happen on a regular basis...." Read more

"...This book fantastically welcomes newcomers to our wonderful city and gives natives and residents cause for celebration as we revel in what the..." Read more

"...Heading to NYC in May and feeling introduced to the city in a personal way!..." Read more

7 customers mention "Value for money"2 positive5 negative

Customers find the book not worth buying. They say it's worth reading once but not worth buying, and the Kindle version is very poor.

"...I would say it's interesting and maybe worth reading once, but not worth buying. If I ever go to NY though, I will know the etiquette...." Read more

"...book, but the resolution of the images in the Kindle version was very poor...." Read more

"...With this great price, I couldn't resist. It is so cute, I love it!" Read more

"Very bad purchase. I guess the word "basic" in the title should have been a warning. The "tips" are basic common sense...." Read more

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Tutash
As a denizen of NYC: Buy this book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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I've been waiting for this book for some time now. I preordered it on September 4th, 2013, based on some preliminary artwork I'd seen of the project.
I'm into classic graphic novels and illustration (think of old RAW/Spieglman era), and was intrigued by the approach.
I'm also a New Yorker (Bed Stuy denizen at the moment), and have had an interest in street etiquette for a long time; "Move to the side if you're going to stop, nice tourists". I worked on 40th and B-Way for years, and really saw the need for some sort of pamphlet for visitors.

This book exceeded my expectations. It's written with humor and wit, and really captures a lot of what it means to be a New Yorker. I found myself agreeing with and remembering literally ALL of the situations presented in this book. I also saw my failures, and realized that I already knew the rules of the street... it's a GREAT book for both native and toursits.

The illustrations are great. I like the use of black (I'm a Charles Burns fan),

This is a strong first entry from Nathan Pyle; I expect some more amazing work from him in the future. I am now a fan of his work.

5 stars.

(I'd love a hardcover copy, signed by the author.... it'd go into my collection)
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Mary
Fabulous book
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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I was given this book when I first moved to NYC and I give this book to anyone’s moved here. It’s still very relevant to today’s Manhattan lifestyle. Hilarious and useful

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Alia G
For the guest room...
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014
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I discovered the author through his Facebook page, and knew the book would be perfect for me. I was so sure, I bought two copies.
When they arrived, I sat down next to my sister and we started reading simultaneously-- I've been living in NYC almost ten years, she's been here 6 months. We both laughed and went, "Ohhh, yes!" and pointed out little bits to each other.
Then I put one copy in our guest room. Sure thing, the next guests we had were delighted with the book and mentioned how funny and helpful it was to them.
I'm just grateful the book is such a quick read, or I'd have to worry about replacing it every time a guest just *had* to finish it and walked off with it. ;)
It's funny, it's useful, the visuals are clear. I'm telling all my other friends-who-host about it, because it makes us look good to have something so thoughtful for our guests. ;)

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Sarah
More Serious than Funny
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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This book is genuinely meant to help people new to NY. I bought it, hoping it was funny enough for general reading. I would say it's interesting and maybe worth reading once, but not worth buying. If I ever go to NY though, I will know the etiquette. The basic message is this: NY is so crowded that you must always assume people need to be where you are and so you must be mindful and stay out of the way. Be assertive and don't take other people's assertive requests personally. There, now you don't even need to read the book unless you want to. It is somewhat humorous.

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Miriam
Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
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I bought two, one for myself and the other for a friend who LOVES New York City. Good advice (some of it tongue-in-cheek) for the visitor, with laughs included.

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Grace Wiegman
You need this. Seriously just get it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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I got this for a friend who was moving to NYC but had it shipped to me so I put it in a package. Thought I would check it out first because I knew she wouldn't have much room..... so glad I did! What a gem!! This is hugely funny and clever and yet, a really helpful little book that presents tips in a way calculated to make you remember them. Would definitely recommend to people going to NYC on their own.
Also, this dude does the hilarious Strange Planet comics so will definitely be ordering that when it comes out too.

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B. Taylor
Required reading for anyone visiting or living in New York
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014
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The previously unwritten rules of surviving New York City have been brilliantly captured in Nathan Pyle's poignant illustrations. Pyle uses humor to offer very real and relevant advice for those both visiting and living in New York. I've been living in the city for about 3 years and found most of Pyle's tips relevant to experiences I've had myself. Pyle balances clever commentary on the everyday frustrations of city life with encouragement and a positive outlook.

If you or someone you know either lives in New York or plans to visit/move, I highly recommend buying this book.

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Debra Yates Welch
Cute, short, could be good for tourists.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017
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Short book, cute and correct. If you are from NY you will get it, but it's not particularly funny or worth to give as a gift. It's ok for yourself and you are not expecting anything you don't already know as a New Yorker. It could have some value for a tourist. Easy to read, almost childlike.

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JGC
Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2018
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Lo recomiendo mucho para cualquier persona que tenga pensado ir a Nueva York o simplemente tenga una fascinación por dicha Ciudad. Es una guía muy clara y divertida de cómo es la cultura neoyorquina. Yo compré el libro hace algunos años y esta compra en Amazon fue para regalarlo a alguien que se fue a vivir a NY. Le encantó.

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Reviewed in Brazil on April 7, 2015
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Bem humorado, bem ilustrado, não é para ser levado tão a sério, mas definitivamente tem situações bem realistas de NY, recomendo!

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Love it!! Love it!! Love it!!
Reviewed in Spain on January 28, 2016
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Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! Love it!!

Did I said that I Loved it? yeah, I think it`s really usefull and not just for NY but for every big and packed city.

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Divertente e... vero!
Reviewed in Italy on June 3, 2014
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Libro molto divertente e, per le mie esperienze a NYC, anche molto vero. Una lettura consigliatissima a chi ama NYC, a chi deve andarci o a chi c'è stato, che potrà ritrovarsi in tante cose.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2014
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If you are looking for an indepth guide, this isn't for you, but if you want a few hints and tips on how to survive a trip NYC, or even if you are moving to the Big Apple, then this perfect. Humorous and well illustrated, it is full of great ways to get along in the big city, and have a good time, without annoying the locals. Highly recommended.

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