Matteo Pericoli is a celebrated creator who bridges the worlds of architecture, illustration, and writing. His work often explores urban environments, examining the intricate relationship between space and human experience. Pericoli's distinctive style brings the details of city life to vivid life, offering readers fresh perspectives on familiar settings. His creations provide a fascinating intersection of visual art and literary narrative.
The book features a captivating collection of cityscape illustrations viewed through the windows of various New Yorkers, showcasing both famous and obscure perspectives. This artistic compilation highlights the diverse experiences and unique stories of urban life, offering a fresh look at the city through the lens of its inhabitants.
The trained architect's portrait of Manhattan is published here in a fold-out format, revealing panoramic views of the East Side and West Side of the famous skyline.
In Windows on the World, architect and artist Matteo Pericoli explores the idea of staring out a window, searching for inspiration by pairing his own line drawings alongside fifty writers from around the globe. From Orhan Panuk in Istanbul and Daniel Kehlmann in Berlin, to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Lagos and Xi Chuan in Beijing, the views from each window resonate with each other.
Enjoy a fascinating, fact-filled journey through London and discover the stories and secrets of one of the largest cities in the world in this vibrant adaptation of Matteo Pericoli's book, 'London Unfurled'
Folded page panoramas: one side "North"; verso "South."