A monochromatic tribute to New York City that depicts all the facets of this vital metropolis, in glimpses that are sometimes gritty, sometimes elegant, yet always true to life. This is a memorable tribute to a great city and the reflection of a great photographer's genius. Text in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish. AUTHOR: Elliott Erwitt, who was born in Paris in 1928 to Russian parents, came to the U.S. in the late 1930s. After establishing himself as a magazine photographer over the next decade and a half, he joined the renowned Magnum photo agency in 1953. In addition to his work for magazines, he also had great success as an advertising photographer. He lives in New York. SELLING POINTS: . Elliott Erwitt's authentic pictures let you dive right into the everyday life of this unique city . The photography legend celebrates his 95th birthday this year 120 b/w illustrations