Richard Nowitz: The Great Sphinx illuminated at night

Nowitz presents 132 full-color photographs of this bustling harbor city that helped launch the United States of America. The images convey Boston's unmistakable cityscapes, large and small, as well as the surrounding harbor. Nowitz's photographs convey clear impressions of distinct neighborhoods, public spaces, and fabulous architecture found throughout the city. ...more

Informative captions complement images of both famous and little-known sites, including the Lincoln Monument, the Smithsonian Castle, the National Academy of Science, Union Station, Chinatown, and downtown D.C. jazz clubs. Blank and Nowitz succeed in creating a complete panorama of a historic city known most for its tourist spots. Washington, ...more