The Spirit of Harlem
A Portrait of America's Most Exciting Neighborhood
by Michael Cunningham; Craig Marberry
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With over 50 black-and-white photographs, this study of contemporary Harlem finds that historic Manhattan neighborhood undergoing change and renewal. Through interviews with and anecdotes from long-time residents who recall its glory days, as well as portraits of new, upscale residents, the authors see an effort to balance development and renewal with character and tradition.
Editions of The Spirit of Harlem
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Bantam Dell Pub Group |
Date 2003 |
Price $1.00 |
 Good |
Publisher Notes
“The minute you step out your door, everything in Harlem is in your face. There’s a beauty and a poetry in all that . . .You can’t feel Harlem if you’re driving by. But if you walk, you’ll see all kinds of thing.”
—Lana Turner
“ ‘A spa in Harlem? You really want to open a spa in Harlem?’ That’s what everybody asked my husband and me. A lot of people flat out said, ‘It ain’t gonna work.’ ”
—Dr. Cynthia Grace
“In February of 2000, I was on a beach in Mexico with my daughter, Lise. I said, ‘You know what, Lise? I’m moving to Harlem.’ She said, ‘You’re what?’ I said, ‘I’m moving to Harlem.’ She said, ‘Can we finish our vacation first?’ ”
—Clara Villarosa
