{"product_id":"vintage-new-york-city-subway-signs-1920s-1980s-hardcover","title":"Vintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s-1980s - 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\u003eTod Lange\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDouglas Grotjahn\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s-1980s \u003c\/em\u003efeatures over 350 historic photographs, chronicling subway signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Each image showcases the craftsmanship and cultural significance of these transit artifacts and rare collectibles. This book is an invaluable resource for architects, designers, urban planners, and local historians seeking inspiration from New York City's unique design heritage. Renowned transit photographer Douglas Grotjahn contributes his extensive archive of 35 mm Kodachrome color slides and black-and-white images, offering a vivid portrayal of the city's transit history.Features: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e Over 350 historic photographs of subway signage, with captions Coverage of porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs Detailed descriptions and historical context for each sign type Rare images from private collections Photographs that capture the essence of life in past decades of American history, creating a vivid time capsule of New York City's neighborhoods Foreword by Douglas Grotjahn, renowned transit photographer and historian \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cem\u003eVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s-1980s\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of New York City's iconic, globally renowned subway system as a canvas for great art, highlighting the diversity and craftsmanship of subway signs. Lange's narrative transports readers through the golden era of New York City's transit history, where signs served not only as directional guides but as distinctive symbols of the city's identity.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.17 x 8.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47520332841181,"sku":"9780764369209","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/88wlPvC4eY9780764369209.webp?v=1772239476","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/vintage-new-york-city-subway-signs-1920s-1980s-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}