{"product_id":"new-york-city-the-birthplace-of-icons-hardcover","title":"New York City The Birthplace of Icons - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Andersson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Guide to the People, Movements, and Moments Born in NYC That Changed the World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York City isn't just a place-it's a birthplace of ideas, sounds, and movements that shaped humanity. This engaging cultural guide celebrates the remarkable individuals born in NYC's five boroughs who went on to change the world: from Jonas Salk developing the polio vaccine in laboratories funded by his City College education, to hip-hop pioneers transforming music from Bronx block parties, to James Baldwin giving voice to the struggle for justice from his Harlem roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized by category-including innovators, scientists, music legends, entertainment icons, civil rights activists, artists, athletes, and business leaders-this illustrated guide connects readers to the streets, neighborhoods, and cultural movements that continue to define New York's unparalleled creative spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689861824733,"sku":"9798218816322","price":32.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/VWrud9y32j9798218816322.webp?v=1782139305","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/new-york-city-the-birthplace-of-icons-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}