10 best brooklyn new york travel books

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Roy Lichtenstein, Times Square Mural, 1994, 42nd Street MTA Station

There is nothing like enjoying modern art masterpieces while running for the train below ground! The late, great, seminal Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein paid homage to the daily mind-numbing New York commute—from past to future—in this epic permanent piece in the constantly mobbed Times Square metro station.

Stretching fifty-three feet across and six feet high, Lichtenstein’s classic Ben-Day dots flank images pulled from Buck Rogers comic strips, a bullet-shaped commuter spaceship hovering past swirly skyscrapers, and a throwback to the building of the subway in 1904, represented by his own Beaux-Arts rendition of the 42nd Street sign. The bold colors and graphic shapes in the mural echo the insanity of rush hour commuters below . . . minus the pushing and shoving. Lichtenstein made Times Square Mural in 1994 just a few years before his death, but the MTA didn’t install the piece until 2002.

Georgia O’Keeffe & Alfred Stieglitz Residence, 525 Lexington Avenue, Midtown East

In 1916 Georgia O’Keeffe heard that some of her charcoal drawings were on display at a gallery in New York, which came as a complete surprise to the young artist. She made her way to 291 gallery to chastise the director for showing her work without her knowledge, only to find the owner was renowned Photo-Secessionist Alfred Stieglitz. Stieglitz was in a loveless marriage at the time, but by 1917 he and O’Keeffe had fallen into a deep and passionate love that would last his lifetime—and heavily influence and foster both artists’ practices.

In 1925 the pair settled on the thirtieth floor of what is now the Marriott—then known as the Shelton Hotel. O’Keeffe, who had worked mostly in abstract art, began painting the growing skyline she could see from her window.

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Residence and Studio, 57 Great Jones Street, East Village

Noho’s 57 Great Jones Street has had many lives over the past 150 years: as a horse stable, a fruit seller, a scandalous mob hangout, and a swanky referral-only restaurant (its current iteration). But, more importantly, it has been a place where art history was made. The modest brick building, with its half-moon windows, was where native New Yorker Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked until his death at that cursed age of twenty-seven. Basquiat’s life was short but rich. He started out as a graffiti artist writing SAMO all over the East Village, then later joined the punk rock scene with Vincent Gallo and their band Gray. Gray regularly played Max’s Kansas City, CBGB, and Mudd Club, allowing Basquiat to meet the downtown art stars who helped him get cast in the movie Downtown 81, as well as seminal East Village band Blondie’s “Rapture” video.

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Durable Construction & Resistant to Wear

Every board book is printed in bright colors on high-quality, thick, paperboard construction to endure the attention of your baby, toddler, or young child. Good Night Books is built to last through the years and generations.

Simple Structure - Feed Your Child’s Imagination

With every story beginning with “good morning” and ending with “goodnight”, your kids will be whisked away into a new story full of new vocabulary and fun illustrations. In no time, they’ll be reading their favorite part along with you.

The Perfect Gift for Parents

Collect them all or help someone else start their collection! Find a classic board book applicable for any situation: baby showers, birthday gifts, traveling, children with new interests. The opportunities are endless.

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HELPFUL PLANNING ADVICE

Find what you need faster with color-coded category icons and easier-to-read two-column text.

GORGEOUS COLOR PHOTOS

Beautiful photos packed throughout will fuel your wanderlust.

ITINERARIES AND MAPS

Itineraries, maps, travel tips, and neighborhood guides will acquaint you with your destination and help you maximize your time.

IN-DEPTH FEATURES AND EXPLANATIONS

Learn about history, culture, and more with in-depth spotlight features

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Welcome to New York City

Explore New York City’s soaring skyscrapers, stately museums, sultry bars, bustling stores and so much more with the help of your DK Eyewitness guide. Whether you’re here for a quick visit or a grand tour, we’ll help you navigate the very best this incredible city has to offer.

In-depth area-by-area guides

Our in-depth area guides make traveling around New York City easy, whether you want to enjoy the spectacle of Time Square, escape the hustle and bustle in Central Park, cross the iconic Brooklyn bridge or discover the nostalgic delights of Coney Island ⁠— we’ve got you covered. And our selection of itineraries suggest several realistic ways to make the most of your time ⁠— whether you’re staying for a week or just a few days.

Look inside the biggest sights

Explore New York City’s favorite landmarks with our famous cross-section illustrations, including 3D guides to Ellis Island and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, as well as illustrated short walks through the city's neighborhoods.

Be inspired

With so much to see, we’ve created expert-led special features that show how to experience New York City your way. Across detailed page spreads, we take a look at how to sample the best cuisine, marvel at the most awe-inspiring architecture, visit the best galleries, relive the city’s rich history, catch a sporting event and discover the best experiences off the beaten track.