First published 2015
Brandon Stanton walks the streets of New York City with his camera, approaching strangers and asking them to share their stories. What began in 2010 as a project to photograph every type of person in the city evolved into something deeper. The conversations grew longer and more personal. People opened up about their fears, dreams, struggles, and moments of joy. This collection presents a new group of New Yorkers whose stories go beyond what Stanton captured in his first book. Each photograph pairs with extended dialogue that reveals unexpected depths. A businessman discusses his greatest regret. A mother explains how she talks to her children about death. An elderly man reflects on lost love. Stanton's approach remains simple: he listens without judgment and lets people tell their stories in their own words. The result captures the complexity of human experience in America's largest city.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Setting: New York City
Period: 2010s
432 pages · Hardcover · St Martin's Press