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New Amsterdam Theatre, New York, NY
Restoration in 1997 (interior decay shot from 1992).

From Theater of Architecture, by Hugh Hardy.
Coming this spring from Princeton Architectural Press.

Esteemed architectural photographer Balthazar Korab died Tuesday, he was 86. More posts on Korab here and here.

From Balthazar Korab: Architect of Photography by John Comazzi.

Erik Sanko & Jessica Grindstaff’s Tribeca Apartment, New York City
Photographs by Bilyana Dimitrova

From To Each His Home: Inspired Interiors as Unique as Their Owners

“Sometimes I wonder whether I am painting pictures of words or whether I’m painting pictures with words.” —Ed Ruscha

Closing this Saturday, an amazing exhibition by the legendary Ed Ruscha—explictly revolving around the theme of books and language. Don’t miss his foreword in our recently released Sign Painters.

Gagosian Gallery
555 West 24th Street
closes January 12

Brooklyn Makers | NYC Launch

Join us in Brooklyn tonight and tomorrow for two great events celebrating the launch of Brooklyn Makers by Jennifer Causey!

Tonight (11.13) at the Brooklyn Makers Book Launch at West Elm in DUMBO, guests will be able to pick up a signed copy of the book, meet some of the featured makers, and get an exclusive opportunity to shop their crafts in person. On hand will be: Shabd, Odette New York, MCMC Fragrances, Clam Lab, Bellocq Tea Atelier, Saipua, and The Jewels of New York. 

Tomorrow (11.14) at Word Bookstore in Greenpoint, Jen Causey talks about what inspired her to write Brooklyn Makers and how the book came together. Meet Jen, purchase an autographed book, and enjoy treats from Ovenly.

West Elm Brooklyn: Book Launch  
Tuesday, November 13, 6-8pm
75 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY

Word Bookstore: Book Signing 
Wednesday, November 14, 7pm
126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY

Free Lecture | The Public Side of Paula Scher

Designer Paula Scher (Pentagram) has been the graphic steward of The Public Theater since 1994, creating images that speak to contemporary audiences with emotional impact and appeal. Scher will discuss her creative process and lead visitors through an installation chronicling some of her most striking work.

The Public Theater
Sunday, October 21, 2:30pm
New York City

Tickets to this event are free but not available online. 
Please call 212-967-7555 to reserve.

Her most recent book Paula Scher MAPS was published in 2011.

Sneak Peek | Brooklyn Makers

Just in — advance copies of Brooklyn Makers by Jennifer Causey. This beautiful book chronicles the thriving community of artisans producing handmade goods in Brooklyn, including Lotta Jansdotter, Lena Corwin, Mast Brothers Chocolate, Clam Lab, Shabd, Erin Considine, Morris Kitchen, and many more! 

Available October 2012.

Diana Center at Barnard College, New York City
Architect: Weiss/Manfredi

From Details, Technology, and Form, the third book in our AsBuilt series, which also includes Detail in Process and Details in Contemporary Architecture.