A declaration of love to Peter Kuperrsquo;s adoptive city in which he has lived since 1977; this diary is a vibrant survey of New York Cityrsquo;s history. Through Kuperrsquo;s illustrations; this book depicts a climb to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge; the homeless living in Times Square; roller skaters in Central Park; the impact of September 11; the luxury of Wall Street; street musicians; and other scenes unique to the city. With comics; illustrations; and sketches; this work of art portrays everything from the low life to the high energy that has long made people from around the world flock to the Big Apple.
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Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Gripping; Contemporary Dramatic WritingBy Jaybee90069Bartlett is a brilliant sculptor of emotional conflict. The language is precise; contemporary and stark. With a tight focus on simple but compelling interpersonal struggles; he peels his way to the core of some very complex and specific 21st Century characters. You could probably call him an heir to Pinter; both in style and in the way he makes poetry out of small but emotionally/politically/sexually charged personal interactions. His characters are ordinary people. But he shows them in all their inner turmoil and complexity. There are no easy answers or pat endings to these plays. Typically; a Bartlett character starts out with a specific; tough problem. But in resolving it; he or she usually ends up with a wider and bleaker view of human existence. For that reason these are not "feel good" stories. But theyre very good; maybe even very important; plays. This is a must-read for anyone writing plays in 2012 and probably also for anyone interested in contemporary theatre.