--- product_id: 1696117 title: "Here is New York" price: "β‚Ή 2757" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1696117-here-is-new-york store_origin: IN region: India --- # 4.6/5 star reader acclaim Classic 1949 NYC memoir Iconic New York City tribute Here is New York **Price:** β‚Ή 2757 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—½ Own a piece of New York’s timeless heartbeat ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Here is New York - **How much does it cost?** β‚Ή 2757 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1696117-here-is-new-york) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Literary Legacy:** From the author of THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, a must-have for discerning readers. - β€’ **Cultural Snapshot:** A rare, unfiltered glimpse of 1948 New York before modern gentrification. - β€’ **Gift of Belonging:** Perfect for NYC lovers and aspirational city explorers craving authentic connection. - β€’ **Compact & Impactful:** A powerful 56-page essay that fits perfectly into your busy lifestyle. - β€’ **Timeless NYC Spirit:** Experience the undying soul of New York through E.B. White’s masterful prose. ## Overview Here is New York is a re-issued classic essay by E.B. White, originally published in 1949, capturing the enduring spirit and complex character of New York City in a concise, beautifully written 56-page memoir. Celebrated for its literary excellence and prophetic insights, this book remains a beloved cultural artifact with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 readers. ## Description Here is New York [White, E. B., Angell, Roger] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Here is New York Review: The indestructible spirit of the world's greatest city - E.B. White, the author of the classic THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, shows off that style brilliantly in this highly literate, amusing, and passionate memoir of New York City in 1948. Although the surface details of New York have changed in sixty years, the spirit remains the same, and that's what White is really writing about. White is also disturbingly prophetic when he writes, "The subtlest change in New York is something people don't speak much about but that is in everyone's mind. The city, for the first time in its long history, is destructible. A single flight of planes no bigger than a wedge of geese can quickly end this island fantasy, burn the towers, crumble the bridges, turn the underground passages into lethal chambers, cremate the millions." I doubt that a book such as this could be written today. Some editor would "dumb it down" and politically correct it. But how refreshing it is to read such wonderful prose. This is really a 56-page essay between hard covers, rather than a "book." As such, it's a very easy and exhilarating reading experience and would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves New York or would like to visit it someday. Five stars, absolutely. Review: A fascinating look at the greatest city - E.B. White was a very accomplished writer. His books and essays are some the best literature we have. His short book "Here Is New York" provides a good example of his gift as a generator of beautiful prose. He wrote this piece in 1948 and as the writer of the introduction, Roger Angell states White confronts the task with the knowledge that what he writes at his time will not endure because the city is ever changing metropolis. White likes to write with a heavy use of metaphor and he constantly anthropomorphizing what the city of New York has to offer us. He speaks of three basic types of individuals who spend their day in the city: the commuter who never really gets to know the city, the native individual who takes the city for granted and the ones who move in later in life who are in love with the city and enthralled with it's bill of fare. I enjoyed the book. It was fascinating to hear him speak of the boroughs that have evolved with the city. If he were to write the essay today I think he would be dismayed by the further disappearance of the places that he cherished and yet he would continue to express the belief that it is the greatest city in the world. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #43,357 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in Travelogues & Travel Essays #81 in Essays (Books) #254 in U.S. State & Local History | | Book 1 of 1 | Here is New York | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,069) | | Dimensions | 5.24 x 0.43 x 7.28 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1892145022 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1892145024 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 56 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 1999 | | Publisher | The Little Bookroom | ## Images ![Here is New York - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71a-Kut6iQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The indestructible spirit of the world's greatest city *by K***N on November 5, 2008* E.B. White, the author of the classic THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, shows off that style brilliantly in this highly literate, amusing, and passionate memoir of New York City in 1948. Although the surface details of New York have changed in sixty years, the spirit remains the same, and that's what White is really writing about. White is also disturbingly prophetic when he writes, "The subtlest change in New York is something people don't speak much about but that is in everyone's mind. The city, for the first time in its long history, is destructible. A single flight of planes no bigger than a wedge of geese can quickly end this island fantasy, burn the towers, crumble the bridges, turn the underground passages into lethal chambers, cremate the millions." I doubt that a book such as this could be written today. Some editor would "dumb it down" and politically correct it. But how refreshing it is to read such wonderful prose. This is really a 56-page essay between hard covers, rather than a "book." As such, it's a very easy and exhilarating reading experience and would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves New York or would like to visit it someday. Five stars, absolutely. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fascinating look at the greatest city *by W***K on June 16, 2016* E.B. White was a very accomplished writer. His books and essays are some the best literature we have. His short book "Here Is New York" provides a good example of his gift as a generator of beautiful prose. He wrote this piece in 1948 and as the writer of the introduction, Roger Angell states White confronts the task with the knowledge that what he writes at his time will not endure because the city is ever changing metropolis. White likes to write with a heavy use of metaphor and he constantly anthropomorphizing what the city of New York has to offer us. He speaks of three basic types of individuals who spend their day in the city: the commuter who never really gets to know the city, the native individual who takes the city for granted and the ones who move in later in life who are in love with the city and enthralled with it's bill of fare. I enjoyed the book. It was fascinating to hear him speak of the boroughs that have evolved with the city. If he were to write the essay today I think he would be dismayed by the further disappearance of the places that he cherished and yet he would continue to express the belief that it is the greatest city in the world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ White wraps his master level talent around a wide-eyed Manhattan love story. *by D***N on December 14, 2009* A classic from the 1940's, "Here is New York," is well thought and well penned. What was fundamentally true about New York City yesterday, is still true today and will likely be true again in 2040 when this little novella turns 100. Since any town is really a reflection of it's people, White describes NY as three towns made up of three distinct groups. The first elite circle is the establishment, it includes those select families that keep guard of the famous (and infamous) institutions of New York City. The second set represent the public hordes of daily commuters, without this faceless, massive mobile workforce the city would screech to a halt. Finally, White describes the magical third group, right-off-the-boat immigrants both domestic and foreign. Men and women arriving with nothing more then their robust hearts and minds. White romantically and justifiably concludes that without this third injection of new blood, new ideas, and new dreams, New York City would never be as colorful and successful as it is. He wraps up his charming tale by dicing New York City up from another angle. He describes the 100's of small micro towns within a town. Each 2 block set is truly a self contained neighborhood as distinct and self contained as the smallest country hamlet. I live in Roscoe Village within downtown Chicago and this rings so true to me. EB White's nostalgic classic short should be treasured for it's turn of phrase and it's timeless turn. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1696117-here-is-new-york](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1696117-here-is-new-york) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*