Armed with hundreds of blank maps she had painstakingly printed by hand; Becky Cooper walked Manhattan from end to end. Along her journey she met police officers; homeless people; fashion models; and senior citizens who had lived in Manhattan all their lives. She asked the strangers to map their Manhattan and to mail the personalized maps back to her. Soon; her P.O. box was filled with a cartography of intimate narratives: past loves; lost homes; childhood memories; comical moments; and surprising confessions. A beautifully illustrated; PostSecret-style tribute to New York; Mapping Manhattan includes 75 maps from both anonymous mapmakers and notable New Yorkers; including Man on Wire aerialist Philippe Petit; New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov; Tony award-winning actor Harvey Fierstein; and many more.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful. Wraps Inspired from NatureBy Fairbanks Reader - Bonnie BrodySheryl Thies has written a new knitting book called "Natures Wrapture". The author and her friend love to take daily walks. The author states that she realized that "nature could be knit; and the concept of for this book began to form." The book contains patterns for knitted wraps and this book; in particular; "incorporates fascinating aspects of nature - colors; contours; textures; and patterns". She states that the book should appeal to both the knitter and the weaver. As a knitter; it is the knitted aspects of the patterns that I am looking at. Many of the wraps are very lovely and I appreciate that most of the patterns do not incorporate charts; which I dont like to use.I especially like Dragonfly; a shawl knit from primarily bamboo yarn; Fall Colors knit from fingering weight merino; Flames knit with Colinette merino yarn; Orchids knit with yummy cashmere; There are other patterns in the book that are lovely to look at and its obvious that the author has been inspired by natures colors.I always ask myself these questions when I purchase a knitting book.Does the book contain projects that I will knit?Can I use the book as a resource?Are the patterns easy to read?I can answer yes to all the questions; but not an absolutely; utterly resounding yes. I rate this book a definite 4.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. There are some nice pictures of shawls in this bookBy rose thymeThere are some nice pictures of shawls in this book. I have owned this book twice; but never made anything from it. I sold it both times; pretty; but nothing that I personally wanted to make.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Odd sizeBy Know 1This knitting pattern book is nicely constructed and has instructions that are clear and easily followed; however; I am not happy with the size of the book. It is an awkward; odd 8.5 X 8.5 inches which is not compatible with other books in my knitting library. I am currently working the "Sunset" pattern swirled poncho for my step granddaughter using Premier Yarns Ever Soft 100% Acrylic Yarn - Color: Surfboard which is mottled ocean blues with tiny splashes of bright colors throughout. The pattern is very easy and makes up very fast.