And a big part of that is always being able to find the people who care about it most. Brandon stanton born march 1, 1984 is an american author, photographer, and blogger. I have however got the humans of new york stories which i absolutely love and delve into every now and again just because so i think i will enjoy this first book. The photo blog was created by awardwinning photographer brandon stanton and it serves as a book of portraits to tell aweinspiring and heartbreaking stories. Humans of new york stories countries series the latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city. I know she always wanted to be a mother, but married my father too late to conceive.
These posts were the most talked about on humans of new york. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal followers have been waiting for. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. Brandon roams countless miles, photographing people on the streets of new york, and recording their stories. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of new york, but to anyone interested in the.
Jan 01, 2015 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. But it started, just like all the other stories, which was a random person on a random street in new york. Brandons innovation strategy has also inspired photographers around the world to create similar movements in their prospective. Nov 10, 2015 brandon stanton is the photographer who started it all. Let brandon stanton and the humans of new york hes photographed astonish you all over again.
In october 2015, stanton released his second book, humans of new york. The 9 best humans of new york parodies you should be following. Humans of new york has captured lives and garnered attention around the world. Nov 14, 2015 every month we had to go to baghdad to get my sons eyes treated. Isay collects his stories as audio files, while stanton takes a photo and then interviews his subject but theyve both developed. Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candour. Stories, which focused more on the stories collected in his work. He shared his humble beginnings with students at a st. Humans of new york sitting in the back of any college classroom exposes several laptop screens with images of the homeless, the heartbroken, the extremely wealthy and the dirt poor. I introduced my husband and son who are both photography students to the page and they in turn introduced others to brandons work online. Iraq was the first stop on humans of new yorks world tour, a 50day trip through some 10 countries that stanton is taking under the auspices of the. Humans of new york 11part instagram series about cheryl. The blog has over 17 million followers on facebook and around 8. Humans of new york is a treasure trove of beautiful stories and inspiration, but.
His blog, humans of new york, has had the power of inspiring others to raise over five million dollars in the past six months for causes. Such is the inyourface nature of brandon stantons unique photographic project, humans of new york hony. The blend of portraits and pithy storytelling, which has earned humans of new york more than 2 million followers online, can now be found. This something started with hony being a photography map where one could click on. I was hesitant to read this book because i was disappointed with the original humans of new york. He is the author of humans of new york, a photoblog and book. Stories the one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of. This womans story is so scandalousfilled with strippers. Naomi shihab nye is the young peoples poet laureate of the poetry foundation in chicago, and her latest book is cast away, from greenwillow books. This book is a beautiful collection of 400 of the portraits and stories from humans of new york. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others.
I want humans of new york to be a lifelong body of work. Ever since brandon began interviewing people on the. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on th in the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious project to singlehandedly create a photographic census of new york city. I wanted to fly planes on an aircraft carrier, but my father had fought in world war i, and. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. I like the idea of having an ongoing, intimate conversation with the people most invested in humans of new york. Im proud to be one of the first people who started following the facebook page humans of new york. The most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. How to create your own humans of movement in your city. Stories by brandon stanton 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A walltowall array of diverselooking tiles overwhelms visitors to.
The art of storytelling according to storycorps and humans. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. Brandon stanton lost his job and started a project that succeeded beyond what anyone could have expected. Between them, dave isay, ted prize winner and founder of storycorps, and brandon stanton, founder of humans of new york, have collected more than 75,000 stories from regular people around the world. You can tell that brandon loves the city and the stories of the people that dwell in this city. Back in the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious project to singlehandedly create a photographic census of new york city. Humans of new york refugee stories brandon stanton medium. Brandon stanton just published his second book, humans of new york. In 2010, photographer brandon stanton set on a photographic journey. I loved brandon stantons first book, humans of new york. The man behind the viral sensation will join us to share how it all began.
His first book, humans of new york spent 45 weeks on the new york times bestseller list. The blog, which has picked up an enormous following across several social media platforms, also spawned a new york times bestselling book of the same name in 20. Since its inception in 2010, humans of new york has been a solid platform for millions of new yorkers and people from all over the world to visually tell their stories. Apr 05, 2016 a carefully curated collection of the best humans of new york stories to make you cry. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of new york, but to anyone. Wanted to buy a copy for my daughter for her birthday. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list where it has appeared for over fortyfive weeks. What are some of the most moving humans of new york hony. One of time magazines 30 most influential people on the internet, the author of humans of new york and the sequel, humans of new york stories, brandon stanton, man, and thanks for speaking with our friends at the richmond forum. Oct, 2015 in the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. The book, simply titled humans of new york, is a compilation of stantons best work, and also includes 75 never. Oct, 2015 brandon stanton is back with the follow up to humans of new york that his loyal followers have been waiting for. Ever since brandon began interviewing people on the streets of new york, the dialogue hes had with them has increasingly become as indepth, intriguing and moving as the photos themselves.
Hony seems to be everywhere, and you cant escape it. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of a boy in an open black. The book debuted in november 2015 at number one on the new york times best sellers nonfiction list of 2015, and was number one again the following month. Humans of new york founder on being present and sharing. We wanted permission to take this young girls photograph, so we asked if. He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world, an abc news person of the week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the united nations, and was invited to photograph president obama in the oval office. So if youve enjoyed the blog in the past, and would like to contribute to its future, i hope youll consider becoming a patron. Since humans of new york was started in 2010 with the goal of capturing an exhaustive catalogue of new york citys inhabitants, its amassed some 8. Porcelli 1 lea porcelli professor alberts 1 december 2014 cultural critique. How is this book different than the other humans of new york book.
I could hear the whistle of a freight train in the distance, he told humans of new york. Humans of new york stories humans of new york hony, is inarguably the best thing on facebook. Humans of new york hony is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of new york city started in november 2010 by photographer brandon stanton, humans of new york has developed a large following through social media. He has recently returned from a tencountry world tour, in partnership with the united nations, to. Nc fugitive who led double life featured on humans of ny. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, its a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. Oct 15, 20 the culmination of stantons efforts is a book set for release on oct. Stories presents a whole new group of people in stunning photographs, with a rich design and, most importantly, longer stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candor.
In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list where it has. That is just one juicy soundbite from the latest humans of new york post from this fabulous woman who has since gone viral. Stories, which focused more on the stories collected in his. Mutebe henry one of those stories that leaves you with a smile. Humans of new york stories by brandon stanton, hardcover. When we went for his last appointment, the hospital was very crowded so we decided to go back to the hotel and wait. According to the humans of new york website, stantons original goal was to photograph 10,000 new yorkers on the street, and create an exhaustive catalogue of the citys inhabitants. The latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city.
Humans of new york already has a photobook available which mimics the format of the site, but hunys 12 million followers still wanted more. Nov 03, 2015 the most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Before his last surgery, his main concern was bringing coloring books for the other kids. As an amateur photographer, he was fascinated by the crowds of characters throughout the city. A lot of families didnt want to even go into the rooms, and it was a whole ordeal back then, you know, you just couldnt go into the room unless you were family, so it was a problem. Brandon stanton, the man behind the success of hony, started humans of new york after moving to new york. Furthermore, brandon was able to capitalize on his unique brand of street photography by creating the new york times bestselling book humans of new york. May 01, 2014 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog.
The latest 11photo series by humans of new york hony sharing the heartwarming story between bobby and cheryl love has captivated fans on facebook and instagram. This womans humans of new york story is so amazing that fans. Feb 21, 2016 my library finally got humans of new york. Humans of new york is a movement that captures the essence of the big apple, the people. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of new york, but to anyone interested in the. Humans of new york by brandon stanton, 9781250038821, available at book depository with. Humans of new york has grown rapidly as evidenced by the 2. Categorically the best humans of new york stories of all time marie claire april 5, 2016 10. In the first book, about half of the photographs had captions.
Humans of new york brandon stanton bok 9781447294252. Im starting a patreon for anyone who would like to take part in supporting humans of new york. A bold statement, but the millions of fans of brandon stantons labor of love, will agree. The photos and captions from humans of new york were also developed into a book in october 20 and spent 31 weeks on the new york times best sellers list. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews. He began to take street portraits of the people he met and. The absolute best thing in the world that can happen to me is telling a parent that their childs. Incredible viral humans of ny story subject tanqueray. Oct 16, 2015 this rangy human of new york goes around the city with a canon and one lens, shooting those who are willing to talk him. I like the idea of our connection not being dependent on the algorithms of facebook or instagram.
With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all new stories, humans of new york is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of new york. Had i wanted it in german, it would still be a 5 as there was nothing wrong. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the ny times bestseller list. Humans of new york by brandon stanton, hardcover barnes. Dec 23, 2014 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Since hony has moved and affected my life, i wanted to share a few of my. Stantons first book, humans of new york, was an acclaimed and exhilarating carnival of portraiture. Humans of new york, or hony as it is more popularly known, is a photo blog started in 2010 that features portraits and stories from the people of new york city.
The vibrant blog humans of new york, otherwise known as hony, started in the summer of 2010 when a young guy got laid off from his finance job and wanted to do something more with his hobby and passion of photography. He is one of times 30 under 30 people changing the world since 2010, stanton has taken hundreds of portraits of people living and working primarily in new york city, accompanied by bits of conversations about their lives. In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an. He started with the intent of creating a photographic census of new york city, and now tells the stories of the city one person at a time. Humans of new york is a treasure trove of beautiful stories and inspiration, but today were sharing the 12 best stories weve read on hony. Stories, tones down the carnival with more subdued photography that is intended to enhance the moving real life story vignettes which are the nucleus of the volume. He was a 20 time magazine 30 people under 30 changing the world, an abc news person of the week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the united nations, and was invited to photograph president. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews became the blog humans of new york. Humans of new york is a photo blog which captures the portraits and. In this book, he interviewed everyone, and includes snippets or indepth stories from those interviews.
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