A journey through the culture of New York City through the decades including quintessential depictions of New York from movies, TV shows, and pop culture, plus images of every corner of the city by top photographers as well as NYC-inspired artwork. Text by New York Times metro editor Wendell Jamieson on each decade with quotes capturing the mood of New York. Many books tell the history of New York City; this one captures its ethos and cultural significance through time, from the Gilded Age to the present.