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ASIA SOCIETY ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF FIRST TRADE TITLE
ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY:
A Cultural Travel Guide
By the Asia Society
Foreword by Nicholas Platt, President, Asia Society
Introduction by Karen Karp, V.P., Marketing and Communications, Asia Society
With contributions by:
Sandee Brawarsky, Daryl Chin, Alvin Eng, Geoffrey Eu, Letha Hadady, Bruce Edward Hall, Betty Hallock, Reena Jana,
Theresa Kimm, Alexis Lipsitz, Arthur J. Pais, and
Kenneth Wapner
Photographs by Carrie Boretz and Corky Lee
In a continuing effort to encourage a deeper appreciation for Asia's
richly diverse cultural heritage, the Asia Society announces the long-awaited publication of their first trade
title, ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY: A Cultural Travel Guide. This savvy, sophisticated sourcebook showcases New York City's boundless ability
to amuse, amaze and entertain the most discerning city dwellers and tourists alike. From sushi and saris to meditation
and mendhi, the impact of Asian heritage on popular American culture is visible daily, and nowhere is this more
evident than in New York City, home to the largest number of Asian Americans in the U.S. In response to a growing
interest in "things" Asian, the Society has culled the best of Asian culture in New York in order to
produce a one-of-a-kind compendium. The result is ASIA IN NEW
YORK CITY, a groundbreaking way to experience the Asian cultures
that New York has to offer.
Written by a leading team of experts in the areas of Asian art, film, food, fashion, religion, and nightlife, ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY is the
ultimate guide to all things Asian in New York City, from the hottest new trends to centuries-old traditions. Published
by Avalon Travel Publishing and Balliett and Fitzgerald, ASIA
IN NEW YORK CITY offers page after exciting page of where to
find Asian art collections and exhibitions, specialty bookshops, hot new bars, delicious Asian cuisine, popular
boutiques and food stores, traditional performing arts, peaceful garden hideaways, relaxing yoga and meditation
centers, informative classes and workshops, and much, much more. Complete with maps, photographs, helpful explanations
and tips, listings at the conclusion of each chapter, and interesting essays on Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Asia in
Queens and Brooklyn, India in New York City, Koreatown, and Little Manila, ASIA
IN NEW YORK CITY belongs in the backpack, pocket or purse of
every New York City enthusiast.
For nearly fifty years, the Asia Society and its programming have grown to reflect the increasing presence of Asia
in America. This fall, to meet the increasing demand for greater awareness and understanding of Asia and its dynamic
relationship with America in the new millennium, the Society is undergoing a major renovation and expansion of
its New York headquarters. The expansion will provide a greater opportunity for the Society to present the different
voices and perspectives of Asians and Asian Americans. Hand-in-hand with its expansion and renovation, the publication
of ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY
marks the Society's ongoing and evolving commitment to the understanding and exploration of Asia in today's world.
"For almost half a century, the Asia Society has educated Americans about Asia in a variety of ways. We present
major art exhibitions, films and performances; publish scholarly analyses on history and contemporary affairs;
sponsor lectures, seminars and international conferences; and create innovative materials for students and teachers,"
comments Nicholas Platt, President of the Asia Society. Says Mr. Platt of ASIA
IN NEW YORK CITY, "Through these pages, you will embark
on an exciting Asian adventure right in your own backyard. Encouraging you to explore and experience Asian cultures-and
to celebrate them-is what ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY is all about."
About the Authors
The ASIA SOCIETY is America's leading institution dedicated to fostering the understanding of Asia and communications
between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific. A nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization, the
society presents a wide range of programs that include major art exhibitions, performances, media programs, and
international conferences and lectures at its headquarters office in New York and regional centers throughout the
world. The Asia Society brings prominent Asian and American leaders in government, business, the arts, and academia
together with the growing audience of people with an abiding interest in Asia.
Contributors:
SANDEE BRAWARSKY, DARYL CHIN, ALVIN ENG, GEOFFREY EU, LETHA HADADY, BRUCE EDWARD HALL, BETTY HALLOCK, REENA JANA,
THERESA KIMM, ALEXIS LIPSITZ, ARTHUR J. PAIS, KENNETH WAPNER.
Photographers:
CARRIE BORETZ AND CORKY LEE.
ASIA IN NEW YORK CITY: A CULTURAL TRAVEL GUIDE
Publication Date: November 2000
Price: $17.95
Pages: 320 with b/w photos and maps throughout
ISBN: 1-56691-217-2
Published by Avalon Travel Publishing and Balliett and Fitzgerald
Distributed by Publishers Group West
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