Around Washington Square: An Illustrated History of Greenwich Village
"A sprawling, comprehensive account of the neighborhood's history from 1797 to the present day... It is a treasure trove for both the historian and the lover of the Village." -- Harry Siegel, New York Sun"One cannot begin to summarize the number of connections made by Harris, but the entangled associations of artists and intellectuals with groups and places that he elaborates reveal how the Village works... Harris's strategy of combining an account of the architecture and the physical layout of the Village with the history of its literary and artistic figures becomes an explanation [of how] the area feeds on the power and energy of New York, but provides space -- a necessary space -- for invention of self as well as art." -- Thomas Bender, Times Literary Supplement"Every page has a surprising gem or an issue that makes you think about what goes on in Washington Square today." -- Albert Amateau, The Villager"A model of research, writing and vision -- this is a key work in the history of New York City." -- Christopher Gray, "Streetscapes" columnist for The New York Times