New York Neon (Non-mint)

Thomas E. Rinaldi

Softcover | 20.57 x 1.78 x 20.32 cm | 160 pp

W.W.Norton | 2012 | 9780393733419

Thomas E. Rinaldi captures the brilliant glow of surviving early- and mid-twentieth century neon signs, those iconic elements of the cityscape now in danger of disappearing. This visual tour features two hundred signs, identified by location, with information on their manufacture, date of creation, and the businesses that commissioned them.

In a generously illustrated introduction, drawing on documents including rare period trade publications, Rinaldi recounts the development of signage and the technological evolution of neon and examines its role in the streets of New York, in America's cultural
identity, and in our collective consciousness.

Raised near Poughkeepsie in upstate New York, Thomas E. Rinaldi visited New York
City frequently before moving there in 2004. His lifelong interest in the city's built landscape drove him to pursue a carer in architecture: he works as a designer for Thornton Tomasetti, a leading engineering and architecture firm. Rinaldi holds degrees in history from Georgetown University and in historic preservation from Columbia University.

PLEASE NOTE: This book is a NON-MINT item. NON-MINT books are new but are either ex-display copies or warehouse marked - minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffs, marks, or minor dents to the covers.