The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom
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Publishing Details
The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom
By (Author) Ed Koch
With Gregg Stebben
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
24th November 2011
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
974.71
Physical Properties
Hardback
256
Width 127mm, Height 178mm, Spine 25mm
510g
Description
Whether you love its pace or are mystified by its immensity, New York City has a seemingly limitless capacity to spark both refreshingly blunt observations and eloquent descriptions of its daily life and motion. It has inspired countless artists, musicians, and even politicians, all of whom embody the essence of the city: profound, prophetic, quirky, amusing, tough, and amazingly varied.
Inside youll find words of wisdom from a plethora of noteworthy New Yorkers, including:
Joe Namath
Donald Trump
Edie Falco
Woody Allen
Marilyn Monroe
Joan Rivers
Rudolph Giuliani
Bette Midler
Spike Lee
And many, many more!
New York boasts a cast of colorful characters like nowhere else, and in The Little Red Book of New York Wisdom theyll tell you all about their beloved home, as only a real New Yorker could. A thought-provoking collection inspired by life in the worlds greatest city.
Reviews
I'm not the type to get ulcers. I give them. --Ed Koch
I'm not the type to get ulcers. I give them.--Ed Koch
Author Bio
Ed Koch was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. Prior to being mayor, he served for nine years as a congressman and two years as a member of the New York City Council. He was born and raised in New York City. He died in 2013.
Gregg Stebben is the author of nineteen books. He wasn't born in New York, but he often wishes he had been.
Pat Farnack has been a trusted voice on New York's WCBS Newsradio 880 for nearly two decades, currently hosting middays. Gregg Stebben is the author of eleven books and a writer for Men's Health, Esquire, Bon Apptit, SPY, and other magazines. Jason Katzman is an editor and writer. He lives in New York City.
