New York City is celebrated in New York by New York as a living, ever-evolving metropolis shaped by global cultures, bold ambition, and constant reinvention. From the rise of its iconic skyline to the diverse rhythms of its five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island—the book captures the city’s unique identity as both distinctly American and profoundly international.

Spanning pivotal eras such as early 20th-century immigration, Prohibition, the cultural revolutions of the 1960s, and the nightlife of Studio 54, this richly illustrated volume brings together legendary voices like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Truman Capote, Audrey Hepburn, Madonna, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Through the lenses of iconic photographers such as Edward Steichen and Peter Lindbergh, New York by New York offers a timeless portrait of a city that never stops inspiring.