Into the beating heart of the city
Into the beating heart of the city
A hand-drawn love letter to the people who make the city pulse.
Armed with pen and boundless curiosity, artist Jason Polan set out to sketch every person in New York—and this vibrant, overflowing book is the result. From street vendors and tourists to art lovers at MoMA and commuters on the subway, Every Person in New York, Volume 1 is a celebration of humanity in all its forms, captured in quick, honest strokes.
With a foreword by Kristen Wiig and thousands of drawings that feel as alive as the city itself, this chunky volume reads like a visual diary of urban life—tender, funny, and endlessly expressive.
Whether you're a local or just in love with NYC, this book offers an irresistible peek into the beating heart of the city—one person at a time.
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