Since
1970, when world-renowned photographer Harvey Stein first turned his
discerning eye toward Coney Island, his love affair with this New
York beachfront amusement park began to grow. Over 200 compelling
black and white photos tell the tale of his 40-year romance with
this iconic locale. Entering Coney Island through his lens is like
stepping into another culture, capturing the lives and times of
those who work and play there. There is a sense of adventure, a
thrilling escape from daily worries, and much pleasure, whether
riding the jarring Cyclone roller coaster, walking the boardwalk,
viewing the Mermaid Parade, or sunbathing on the beach. Coney
Island, America's first amusement park, is celebrated worldwide. It
is a fantasyland of the past with an irrepressible optimism about
its future.
Every
detail in the design and production of this beautiful hardbound book
was supervised by the photographer and produced to exacting
standards. The photographs were printed in Asia on heavy 180 gsm
paper, using two black inks and the advanced stochastic printing
process (which randomly places the ink dots to obtain an image that
is closer to continuous tone than conventional halftone processes).
This gives exceptional fidelity to the original prints. Complete
with a sturdy dust jacket and custom end sheets.
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