Robert Moses and the Modern City: The Transformation of New York
“[S]uccinct, well-illustrated essays, an impressive catalog of projects, a bibliography, and a series of newly commissioned photographs…” (Sandy Isenstadt - ART Bulletin)“The considerable research that has gone into producing this book pays dividends in the fascinating detail and images.” (Alastair Donald - Urban Design)“[A]ffords new insights into a stunning and complex career but does not gloss over Moses's shortcomings.” (R. Longstreth, George Washington University - Choice)“Those who care about urban life and its American history will find [this book] an essential source of…information and pleasure.” (Bob Hoover - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)“[A] responsible effort to place Moses in his time, to record all of his work in New York City carefully and critically.” (The New Republic)“A fresh look at the physical transformation of New York during Moses' 34 year reign.” (Church Building Magazine)“[A] stunning portfolio of over 50 pages of large color photographs….seven excellent essays on various aspects of the Moses legacy....an extensive catalog of specific Moses projects, a few never built, including photographs and detailed text focused on site planning, architectural design, and construction history. Urban scholars will be well served by the extensive reference notes, bibliography, and index….This important book deserves a wide audience among urbanists.” (Journal of Design History)“[B]eautifully illustrated. . . . with Andrew Moore's delicious portfolio of large color photos.” (Marshall Berman - The Architect's Newspaper)