With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, its a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. I introduced my husband and son who are both photography students to the page and they in turn introduced others to brandons work online. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list. Humans of new york is basically somebody walking up to absolute strangers on the street every day and, within minutes, talking with them about very. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in his attempt to capture ordinary new yorkers in the most extraordinary of. I like the idea of having an ongoing, intimate conversation with the people most invested in humans of new york.
Ever since brandon began interviewing people on the streets of ny, the dialogue hes had with them has increasingly become as indepth, intriguing and moving as the photos themselves. How is this book different than the other humans of new york book. Oct, 2015 brandon stanton is known for his ability to get complete strangers to share intimate details of their lives. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and. The blog has steadily grown, gathering millions of devoted followers. I like the idea of our connection not being dependent on the algorithms of facebook or instagram. Oct 17, 2014 of the most striking images captured on humans of new york photographers world tour by cate matthews brandon stanton l, creator of the humans of new york blog, shows an image he took of a man named carl february 22, 20 across the street from union square in new york. Sep, 2015 leadership lessons from humans of new york. Back in the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious project to singlehandedly create a photographic census of new york city. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was. Humans of new york shares incredible education stories.
With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, its a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. His first book, humans of new york spent 45 weeks on the new york times bestseller list. Brandon stanton is known for his ability to get complete strangers to share intimate details of their lives. Humans of new york isnt journalism, but it helps us get. Create a image similar to humans of new york with a person and a quote about their life and post on instagram and twitter. Jan 01, 2015 the result of these efforts was humans of new york, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. Humans of new york trademark of brandon stanton photography.
It all began in january 2015 when the blog humans of new york. He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world, an abc news person of the week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the united nations, and was invited to photograph president obama in the oval office. Using timehonoured journalistic techniques, it has shown its audience that the personal and private stories of refugees represent a shared political reality, which we ignore at our peril. Compare my attempt to try to create a image similar to humans of new york with a success image from human of new york, the image will be tracked on instagram and twitter via those networks analytics. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of a boy in an open black. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal followers have been waiting for. The work is also featured in two bestselling books. Meet the creator behind the photo blog humans of new york. The blend of portraits and pithy storytelling, which has earned humans of new york more than 2 million followers online, can now be found. Buy a discounted hardcover of humans of new york online from australias leading online bookstore. Humans of new york hony is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of new york city started in november 2010 by photographer brandon stanton, humans of new york has developed a large following through social media. Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candor. Humans of new york hony, is inarguably the best thing on facebook. Jul 06, 2015 in 20 a book of the blog became a bestseller.
Humans of new york by brandon stanton hardback pub. Brandon roams countless miles, photographing people on the streets of new york, and recording their stories. A bold statement, but the millions of fans of brandon stantons labor of love, will agree. Posted by humans of new york on thursday, september 3, 2015. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821. Once clintons message came to notice, the story became a bit all about hillary. Let brandon stanton and the humans of new york hes photographed astonish you all over again. Stories presents a whole new group of people in stunning photographs, with a rich design and, most importantly, longer stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candor. The story behind the project october 8, 2015 if youve ever considered dropping everything, packing a couple suitcases, and moving to a new city to pursue your dreams, let photographer brandon stanton be your inspiration. Obamas comment is big moment for beloved, controversial blog.
Im proud to be one of the first people who started following the facebook page humans of new york. Humans of new york by brandon stanton, hardcover barnes. New humans of australia book 1 new humans of australia. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, and a.
Containing a range of fascinating migrant stories, the book is heartwarming and inspirational, and reminds us of just how lucky we are to be living in australia. The much loved first book of the new humans of australia series. Celebrating the voices of refugees and migrants who call australia home. Oct 15, 20 whatever your geographic givens, humans of new york is an absolute masterpiece of cultural celebration, both as vibrant visual anthropology and as a metatestament, by way of brandons own story, to the heartening notion that this is indeed a glorious age in which we can make our own luck and make a living doing what we love. The book of humans is packed to the brim with intriguing tales, clever twists, and uptotheminute scientific discoveries, offering a completely new perspective on who we are and how we came to be. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821 dymocks. I put this book in the waiting room at my work and our patients love it i think some of them come in.
Nov 03, 2015 the most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Let brandon stanton and the people hes photographed astonish you all over again. Hony, as fans call it, has devoted the last week focusing its nearly 12 million fans on a middle school in new york city. In the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others. Im starting a patreon for anyone who would like to take part in supporting humans of new york. Oct 09, 2015 humans of new york may be sentimental, simplistic and saccharine to some, but it also represents a major achievement. Our hearts have been captured by the education stories coming from the facebook page and blog humans of new york. The most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Over the past five years, it has also expanded to feature stories from over twenty different countries. Humans of new york stories by brandon stanton, hardcover. Filed in november 18 20, the humans of new york covers providing a website for entertainment purposes featuring photos of new york city residents, accompanied by related quotations, stories, interviews, and commentary. Humans of new york is turning into a tv series on facebook.
With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, its a. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of new york, but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays. The latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of.
With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. Hannah fry, author of hello world charming, compelling, and packed with information. Humans of new york brandon stanton bok 9781447294252. Humans of new york creator brandon stanton has filmed over 1,200 interviews over the past four years, and hes turning those interviews into a. Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candour. A number one new york times bestseller, humans of new york began in the summer of 2010, when photographer brandon stanton set out on an ambitious project. Inspired by the iconic humans of new york, new humans of australia seeks to reduce discrimination towards migrants, especially refugees, by sharing their fascinating stories. Oct 31, 2015 humans of new york is basically somebody walking up to absolute strangers on the street every day and, within minutes, talking with them about very personal things. Oct, 2015 in 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list where it has appeared for over fortyfive weeks. As i write about in my book wired for authenticity.
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