Manhattan in Detail: An Intimate Portrait in Watercolor

This book features charming watercolor renderings of some of Manhattan's most beloved landmarks, as well as some little-known treasures: alongside the evocatively blotchy image of Times Square at night is Vesuvio Bakery in Soho, run by Anthony Dapolito, ""known and loved as the unofficial mayor of Greenwich Village."" Each painting is accompanied by a few telling details-who knew the city originally used Washington Square Park as a public gallows?-making a brisk, satisfying tour of Manhattan. Though watercolor is typically used to capture nature scenes, Bowden bridges the gap effortlessly with a careful brush stroke, muted colors and a skill for capturing the movement of a busy street scene. An artist who teaches at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, Bowden provides both a carefully observed introduction to the city and a new look at a familiar landscape, suitable for tourists and natives alike.