Beneath the Streets: The Hidden Relics of New York's Subway System Hardcover – July 11, 2014

When I was a little girl growing up in Cleveland, my mother and my aunt occasionally took me with them on rapid train rides downtown to do some shopping. As we prepared to head back home, we waited for our rapid train on the EASTBOUND platform. While waiting for the train, I used to observe downtown's short tunnel, the few railroad tracks that were there, and the train signals. I found the tunnel to be very eerie and spooky, but fascinating at the same time.Recently, I looked through a couple of books which dealt with New York City's Grand Central Station. Both books contained brief information and a few pictures of NYC's train tunnels. So, I wondered if there were other books out there which dealt specifically with the underground train tunnels in the Big Apple.I browsed AMAZON's website and came across a new book titled BENEATH THE STREETS: The Hidden Relics of New York's Subway System, by Jeff Litwack and Jurne. After seeing its cover, I thought this may be the book I was looking for. So, I purchased the book on the day it was released and received it within a few days.When I opened the book for the first time and began looking at it, I could not put it down! The captivating pictures made me feel as if I was actually there in NYC's train tunnels. The vivid colors of some of the spooky-looking train tunnels caught my attention.Some of the graffiti artwork was awesome! I wonder if some of the artists have thought about having their own graffiti art exhibits. It was truly amazing to see this type of art created by simply using cans of spray paint.Overall, Litwack's and Jurne's BENEATH THE STREETS is an awesome source about the underground train tunnels and the work of graffiti artists. I plan to keep my copy for years to come.I briefly visited New York City only once and I never had a chance to take a ride on the subway train. If I ever get a chance to visit the Big Apple again, I will be sure to do that.

Amazing book!! I love NYC, subways, tunnels, and everything related. I was so excited for this book..Was slightly disappointed there wasnt too much dialogue or writing but the photos are wonderful and really give a sense of what its like in the tunnel system below NYC. Def. buy this if you like tunnels,trains,graffiti,and anything related. Beautiful book.

This is a great book from cover to cover documenting New Yorks legendary subway tunnels and the graffiti inside them. Filled with photos and plenty of history. This is a must purchase if you are a fan of subway tunnels or graffiti.

Definitely a great book with a ton of NYC Subway /graffiti pics. Felt like I was down there myself. Looking forward to Vol.2 it ever comes out in the future. Awesome book. Highly recommend this book to everyone especially those who hate/dislike graffiti. IG: EatSleepRace

Interesting concept. I wouldn't buy it over a purely train graffiti book but it's definitely worth buying.

Wonderful Pictures and stories of Manhattan's forgotten layer, the subway system and hidden tunnels. For the person who is interested in NYC graffiti history and NYC mysteries. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Found this gem while in NYC. Way more expensive there. So happy I found it at Amazon at such a great price.

Its a good score. this book documents the nyc underworld on its best, words by many known nyc writers. and dope pictures,

great book

Habe mir das Buch gekauft, da ich mich für U-Bahnen generell und Verlassenes im Untergrund im Besonderen interessiere. Diese Buch hat ein paar exzellente Fotos, allerdings hatte ich wegen des Titels erwartet, etwas mehr über Lage, Geschichte und Zustand verlassener Stationen zu erfahren. Es sind aber lediglich (tolle) Aufnahmen diverser Kunstwerke von Graffiti-Künstlern enthalten, die teilweise mit ein paar Sätzen "Flavor"-Text versehen sind, hauptsächlich Statements ehemaliger Graffiti-Writer. Ein paar historische Aufnahmen und Dokumente über die Vergangewnheit der Stationen sind zwar auch enthalten, allerdings mehr als Collagen mit künstlerischem Bezug und nicht wissenschaftlich aufbereitet.Wegen des Titels, der nach meiner Meinung etwas mehr versprochen hat, daher nur 4 Sterne.

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Ein sehr interessanter Bildband über den Untergrund New Yorks.Man könnte meinen, dass Fotos über U-Bahntunnel langweilig sind.Das dem aber nicht so ist, beweist dieses Buch.Ein Bild interessanter, als das andere.Die düstere Atmosphäre in den Tunnel ist wahrlich zu spüren.Ich hatte das Buch im Buchladen gesehen, kurz durchgeblättert und musste es unbedingt haben.Ja gut, habe es dann auf Amazon bestellt! ;)Also für Leute, die den Untergrund interessant finden ist das genau der richtige Bildband.Ich bin sehr begeistert und deswegen gibt es eine 100%ige Kaufempfehlung und 5 Sterne von mir!!!