Humans of New York

Humans of New York presents a collection of street portraits and interviews captured by photographer Brandon Stanton on the sidewalks of New York City. The book emerged from Stanton's photography project of the same name, which began in 2010. Each spread features one or more photographs accompanied by quotes or short stories from the subjects themselves. The subjects range from longtime residents to recent immigrants, spanning all ages, backgrounds, and boroughs of the city. The photographs document daily life in New York through candid moments and posed portraits that highlight both ordinary and extraordinary citizens. Stanton's approach focuses on spontaneous encounters and direct questions that elicit personal revelations from strangers. The book captures universal themes of hope, struggle, love, and resilience while creating an intimate portrait of a city through its inhabitants' individual stories. Through this collection, larger patterns of human experience emerge from seemingly random encounters on city streets.

Readers connect with the raw humanity and authentic storytelling captured in the street portraits and brief captions. Many note that the book allows them to see New York through a different lens, appreciating the diversity and personal struggles of everyday people. What readers liked: - Photography quality and composition - Brief but meaningful stories accompanying photos - Mix of humor, tragedy, and hope in the narratives - Physical book quality and printing What readers disliked: - Some wanted longer stories with each photo - A few felt the selection was not representative enough of all NYC areas - Price point considered high by some readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.44/5 (84,673 ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (3,241 ratings) Notable reader comment: "Each page brings you face to face with someone whose story you might never have known, making you realize how connected we all are." - Goodreads reviewer

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📚 Brandon Stanton started HONY after losing his job as a bond trader in Chicago during the 2008 financial crisis. 🌆 The project began with Stanton's goal to photograph 10,000 New Yorkers and plot their photos on a map of the city. 💫 What started as a photography project evolved when Stanton began including short quotes and stories from his subjects, transforming HONY into a worldwide storytelling phenomenon. 📱 The Humans of New York Facebook page has over 20 million followers and has spawned hundreds of similar projects in cities across the globe. 🌍 Stanton's street photography work has taken him beyond New York to more than 20 different countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan, capturing stories from people in conflict zones and refugee camps.