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THE NEW YORK BOOK OF SHOPS 

Published by Universe/Rizzoli.

I’m the author of New York City shopping guide featuring over 100 specialized independent stores and services targeting the design-conscious, culturally curious shopper.

Came out in two editions, long before city guides were ubiquitous.

Read an interview I did about the book here, plus an old Cool Hunting piece.

"Shopping in New York City is not just a pastime; it is a way of life. Knowing the best places to shop for virtually anything is a form of urban prowess, ducking and diving through city blocks like stealthy superheroes to uncover the best of what the city has to offer."

"Growing up, my sister's bedroom was pill-pink. Her dresser, a tall white chest with carved legs and gold detail, perched in the corner like a cat. A pre-anime illustration of a young girl hung on the wall. Mini Mini Market stocks the inimitable memorabilia of my childhood with the impeccable aplomb of a Wes Anderson film."

"Lingerie shop Girly NYC is fronted by a logo that belies any preciousness—there's something glamorous, retro, and definitely frisky in the curves of its type."

"While youth culture laments the loss of NYC's famously gritty heritage, 99X has held reign in the East Village since before these babes were wailing. The shop brought punk and ska-influenced brands stateside— post Vivienne Westwood and pre-Nirvana."