The Post's New York: Celebrating 200 Years of New York City Through the Pages and Pictures of the New York Post

By New York Post

Book Overview

No one knows New York City like the Post. With its distinctively straightforward and streetwise style, the world's most famous tabloid is the true voice of the world's most irascible city. But few New Yorkers realize that the Post is also the country's oldest continuously published daily newspaper or that quintessential New Yorker Alexander Hamilton was one of its distinguished founders. For 200 years the New York Post has been a witness to the historic news events, spectacular sports stories, infamous scandals and scintillating gossip that have shaped its city. Now you can enjoy two centuries of the Post in this colorful decade-by-decade celebration, featuring: The Post' s unique coverage of each era's major news events, from Thomas Jefferson to William Jefferson Clinton, the Civil War to the civil rights movement, the War on the Godfathers to the Son of Sam The Post 's role in fighting for abolition, Central Park, the NAACP and many other causes Revealing biographies of famous New Yorkers and the Post's most influential editors, including William Cullen Bryant (New York's "Bryant Park" namesake) Fascinating stories about the renowned journalists, literary giants, celebrities and infamous criminals who have been chronicled in the paper And those unforgettable headlines... Packed with original articles, photos, political cartoons, entertainment reviews, advertisements and more, this book is as energetic and intriguing as New York itself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0066211352
• ISBN13: 9780066211350
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.0" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

The Post Rings True

Whether you love or hate New York, you will love this book. Whether you love or hate the New York Post, you will love this book. I was surprised at how quickly I was taken in my the fabulous photographs and memorable headlines. It's a wonderful historical record of New York. It's also a wonderful historical record of the country.I could see history bufs, celebratory hounds and just about everyone being interested in it. It would make a great gift.

Truly enjoyable view of New York history

This is a book ideal for perusing. All the headlines, front pages, photos, and stories make for a unique view into New York's history. It is at the same time, entertaining, informative, and truly relaxing. Over the course of its history, the Post has covered the ideological spectrum from Left to Right, and this places fascinating interpretations into past and recent events.A couple of shortcomings ring loud: (1) There is weak writing (or editing), and (2) there should be a bit more depth to the history presented.Overall, however, this is highly recommended, especially for anyone interested in New York City, and those living here.

Every New Yorker should buy this book!

Particularly for New Yorkers, this is the perfect "coffee table book." But it is more than just a collection of photographs. The rich content of this book shows how the New York Post is itself a part of the city that it covers. The 200 year time span covered in this book gives a full view of the best (and worst) moments in New York City history in the inimitable style that has become the Post's trademark.

Everyone's New York from the Post's Point of View

I thoroughly enjoyed this fascinating look at the past 200 years of the greatest city on earth. The Post has always been a source of information and bizarre entertainment. (I'll never forget my favorite headline, "Headless Body in Topless Bar.") This book also gives the reader a look at the Post's venerable history.Recent events have shown the world the true spirit of New York City and it's people. Thank you, New York Post for this Paean to my home town. May the next 200 years be as much fun to read about!

The Post's New York

This is a wonderful, timely read on New York...having spent entire working life in New York, we enjoyed it immensely...felt as though we participated in the book....we have bought a bunch of copies to give as holiday gifts this year...it's an especially great gift for New Yorkers living in Florida...very nostalgic....a terrific book!