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JOE GOULD'S SECRET
Written by Mitchell, Joseph
Joseph Mitchell was a legendary New Yorker writer and the author of the national bestseller Up in the Old Hotel, in which these two pieces appeared. What Joseph Mitchell wrote about, principally, was New York. In Joe Gould, Mitchell found the perfect subject. And Joe Gould's Secret has become a legendary piece of New York history.
TRIANGLE: THE FIRE THAT CHANGED AMERICA
Written by Drehle, David Von
"Sure to become the definitive account of the fire. . . .
MAYOR OF MACDOUGAL STREET
Written by Van Ronk, Dave
Dave Van Ronk (1936-2002) was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that. A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the '60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene.
THIS MUST BE THE PLACE: MUSIC, COMMUNITY, AND VANISHED SPACES IN NEW YORK CITY (ORIGINAL)
Written by Rifkin, Jesse
A fascinating history that examines how real estate, gentrification, community, and the highs and lows of New York City itself shaped the city's music scenes--from folk to house music--and how those scenes shaped the city. Take a walk through almost any neighborhood in Manhattan and you'll likely pass some of the most significant clubs in American music history.
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