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The World Trade Center Remembered
A stirring photographic tribute to the World Trade Center towers, which were the icons of the New York City skyline. Rising dramatically above all other skyscrapers at the tip of Manhattan, the World Trade Center symbolized New York. From any direction the Towers were lodestars, Manhattan's local mountains. Nearly a decade after the dark events of 9/11, New Yorkers continue to come to terms with the tragedy, and to reminisce about the views of the Towers they once had from their homes and offices. Visitors, too, are remembering how the WTC looked as they approached Manhattan by car, plane, or from the water. As we mourn for the terrible loss of life, we also want to remember. The 72 images of the World Trade Center presented in this book depict a New York we once knew, one we are now working to rebuild.
For more than two decades, practically since the Twin Towers were erected, Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo have been photographing these awesome buildings. The pictures featured here portray the WTC from all directions, starting with views from the east at dawn, and ending with evening views from the west. There are captivating panoramas from Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, New Jersey, and uptown, taken in all seasons, as well as a section showing the grand Plaza at the center of the buildings. Together, they create an unforgettable portrait of the Twin Towers.
Introducing this extraordinary collection of photographs, Paul Goldberger's text evokes the Towers and the city they came to symbolize. He recalls how they evolved in the public mind, targets of criticism to beloved American icons. He explains their architectural significance and explores their visceral meaning to New Yorkers.
In contrast to books depicting the disaster and the days following it, this photographic memoir will be welcomed by all of us―New Yorkers and visitors alike―who yearn to remember the way the city was. A portion of the book's proceeds are donated to the Twin Towers Scholarship Program care of Scholarship America.
For more than two decades, practically since the Twin Towers were erected, Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo have been photographing these awesome buildings. The pictures featured here portray the WTC from all directions, starting with views from the east at dawn, and ending with evening views from the west. There are captivating panoramas from Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, New Jersey, and uptown, taken in all seasons, as well as a section showing the grand Plaza at the center of the buildings. Together, they create an unforgettable portrait of the Twin Towers.
Introducing this extraordinary collection of photographs, Paul Goldberger's text evokes the Towers and the city they came to symbolize. He recalls how they evolved in the public mind, targets of criticism to beloved American icons. He explains their architectural significance and explores their visceral meaning to New Yorkers.
In contrast to books depicting the disaster and the days following it, this photographic memoir will be welcomed by all of us―New Yorkers and visitors alike―who yearn to remember the way the city was. A portion of the book's proceeds are donated to the Twin Towers Scholarship Program care of Scholarship America.
- GenresPhotographyNonfiction
108 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2001
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December 6, 2020
I was looking for a book of photography of the World Trade Center, however this book turned out to be too "samey" for a lack of a better word. The photos, done by two photographers over two decades, are nice enough, but they only show the exterior of the buildings from various angles, while there is not a single picture from inside the towers. The introductory chapter by an architecture critic about the origins of WTC was a pleasant read, but not something I would have purchased a book for. All in all, I will be reselling this book, while keeping others about the WTC, which are more varied in their approaches.
September 24, 2013
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Abbeville Press in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any form of compensation.
There are a few times throughout history that people will always remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. 9/11 was definitely one of those occasions. I remember being at work in the doctor office that I was working for at the time. Our switchboard operator was out sick that day. So one of our appointment schedulers, Jimmy, was working on the switchboard. The phones weren't busy yet since our day was just basically starting. Jimmy was on the phone with his wife. He looked over at me and told me that his wife just said that a plane hit one of the towers. Shortly after he completely paled as he told me that his wife said that the other tower had been hit by another plane.
At that point, everyone in the office made a mad dash to one of the doctor's offices. This doctor had a TV in his office and we all huddle around it to find out what was going on. One of my coworkers was in tears because her brother was supposed to be in the WTC that very morning making some deliveries. Of course, she couldn't reach him on the phone. So her panic started rising.
Most people that I know have some similar story of how they remember that day. My niece was woken up by her boyfriend who came by to visit. At first, she thought that he had stopped in to say Happy Birthday. In fact, he had been on his way to work and heard on the radio. He stopped in so he could see her TV. That was definitely not the birthday greeting that she expected.
No matter where you were that day, the images that were repeatedly shown over and over are forever etched in our memories.
This book attempts to replace those horrifying images with ones of the WTC at a more peaceful time. The photos in this book show the WTC at all hours of the day and from all view points. It is truly a thing of beauty.
There are a few times throughout history that people will always remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. 9/11 was definitely one of those occasions. I remember being at work in the doctor office that I was working for at the time. Our switchboard operator was out sick that day. So one of our appointment schedulers, Jimmy, was working on the switchboard. The phones weren't busy yet since our day was just basically starting. Jimmy was on the phone with his wife. He looked over at me and told me that his wife just said that a plane hit one of the towers. Shortly after he completely paled as he told me that his wife said that the other tower had been hit by another plane.
At that point, everyone in the office made a mad dash to one of the doctor's offices. This doctor had a TV in his office and we all huddle around it to find out what was going on. One of my coworkers was in tears because her brother was supposed to be in the WTC that very morning making some deliveries. Of course, she couldn't reach him on the phone. So her panic started rising.
Most people that I know have some similar story of how they remember that day. My niece was woken up by her boyfriend who came by to visit. At first, she thought that he had stopped in to say Happy Birthday. In fact, he had been on his way to work and heard on the radio. He stopped in so he could see her TV. That was definitely not the birthday greeting that she expected.
No matter where you were that day, the images that were repeatedly shown over and over are forever etched in our memories.
This book attempts to replace those horrifying images with ones of the WTC at a more peaceful time. The photos in this book show the WTC at all hours of the day and from all view points. It is truly a thing of beauty.
April 25, 2014
'The World Trade Center Remembered' is an interesting and moving book. It almost plays as a memorial to the buildings, something that is referred to by Paul Goldberger in his excellent essay. The 72 photos in the book by Sonja Bullaty and Angelo Lomeo show the building intact and from all surrounding directions. That they dominated the skyline, even for city dwellers, is evident. That their lack is felt is unspoken, but also evident.
In Paul Goldberger's text, he gives a history of the building. He tells of the bid for construction and what it meant to Radio Row. How it was briefly the tallest building in the world, and among the last tallest buildings we have built in the United States. He talks about the criticism, inluding his, of the stark and bland architecture of these two imposing monoliths. But architecture, especially large buildings, is not an artform that can be chosen to be ignored, and, over time, these buildings became part of the skyline. Their destruction on 9/11 left a hole. This book attempts to show the building in earlier and happier times.
The photos are arranged by the direction they are taken in and they show the buildings in all sorts of light. There is a somberness to this even all these years later. Perhaps there always will be for those of us who associate these buildings with the skyline of New York.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Abbeville Press and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
In Paul Goldberger's text, he gives a history of the building. He tells of the bid for construction and what it meant to Radio Row. How it was briefly the tallest building in the world, and among the last tallest buildings we have built in the United States. He talks about the criticism, inluding his, of the stark and bland architecture of these two imposing monoliths. But architecture, especially large buildings, is not an artform that can be chosen to be ignored, and, over time, these buildings became part of the skyline. Their destruction on 9/11 left a hole. This book attempts to show the building in earlier and happier times.
The photos are arranged by the direction they are taken in and they show the buildings in all sorts of light. There is a somberness to this even all these years later. Perhaps there always will be for those of us who associate these buildings with the skyline of New York.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Abbeville Press and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this book.
June 14, 2014
9/11 hit close to home for me as my father works in the State Department, was a member of the National Guard at the time (he was later deployed), and we lived in the DC Metropolitan area. While DC didn't experience trauma as much as NYC, we were still in shock and waited with baited breath for loved ones to call home. I had a friend lose her mother in the attacks, and as stated, my dad went overseas and was profoundly affected by his experience. With all of that, I am also in love with NYC. It is one of the few places in the would I feel happy, where I feel strong and alive. So this book meant a lot to me in a number of ways. Unfortunately my copy from netgalley had a weird formatting issue and cut off the bottom of all the pages. I was unable to read all the text and fully experience all of the incredible photography. That explains the three stars. Also, getting this as a e-book is absolutely not the way to experience these pictures. Every from the majority of what I saw, I can tell you that they will be better in full colour and gloss paper, not in kindle, nook, or any other format. I will be buying this. It is a beautiful way to remember such grand architecture, not a slim-y profit off of the attacks.
January 30, 2016
The text written by Paul Goldberg gives an overview of the development of the World Trade Center and a history of how the architecture was perceived over the course of the building's life. The book is filled with beautiful photographs taken by Angelo Lomeo and his wife Sonja Bullaty, photos that show the structures at all times of day and night and from all directions. It is truly a keepsake reminder of these tragic buildings.
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