Oct, 2015 brandon stanton is back with the follow up to humans of new york that his loyal followers have been waiting for. He began showcasing his work on his blog which has gained in popularity over the years with over a million followers. But what truly makes humans of new york so successful is the way that brandon truly captures the people. A book based on brandon stantons popular photo series, humans of new york, was released. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in an attempt to capture new yorkers and their stories. The series is an american documentary web television series that premiered on november 14, 2017 on facebook watch. Brandon stanton is known for his ability to get complete strangers to share intimate details of their lives. Based on the blog with more than four million loyal fans, a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring.
Humans of new york stories humans of new york hony, is inarguably the best thing on facebook. Humans of new york npr coverage of humans of new york by brandon stanton. After its first week on sale last month, the book landed in the no. This is the human behind humans of new york mashable docs. What started as a simple idea for a photography project grew into an inspirational book and blog through the hard work of a single photographer and social media. These stories focus on specific populations, examining their experiences and the challenges that they face. Humans of new york stanton, 29, is a former chicago bond trader and a selftaught photographer. Humans of new york, also known as hony, is the name of one of the most popular facebook pages in the world, with a current 8,411,176 likes. Jan 24, 2015 im homosexual and im afraid about what my future will be and that people wont like me, reads the caption in this photo featured in popular photo blog, humans of new york. 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.
A fisherman in new yorks sea of faces humans of new york, by brandon stanton by julie bosmannov. Telling both inspirational and emotional stories, it. Aug 24, 2017 humans of new york, the popular photo blog dedicated to documenting intimate moments with people from around the world, is becoming a 30minute tv show. The blend of portraits and pithy storytelling, which has earned humans of new york more than 2 million followers online, can now be found in a book. In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal. Its also one of the most inspiring books i have seen for a very long time. I regret that now, but it was a difficult situation.
The latest stories from hony, featuring interviews with thousands of people on the streets of new york city. Humans of new york, book by brandon stanton hardcover. Humans of new york, by brandon stanton the new york times. Dec 23, 2014 the result of these efforts was humans of new york, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candour. A bold statement, but the millions of fans of brandon stantons labor of love, will agree. The humans of new york hony project features portraits and stories of people from the streets of new york and has garnered more than 25 million followers on social media. A celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city. The most famous photograph from brandon stantons new book, humans of new york. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821 dymocks. Humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Humans of new york lands a facebook video series cnet. An instant number one new york times bestseller, humans of new york began in the summer of 2010, when photographer brandon stanton set out on an.
To sort of explore the fear and bad feelings that i. In his introduction to the book, which doubles as a statement of purpose for hony now and into the. In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious project to. We follow brandon stanton, the photographer behind the popular humans of new york blog, as he goes in search of subjects to photograph. Aug 25, 2017 humans of new york lands a facebook video series. Like the blog, its available on facebook, and looks at the various people and personalities that make up new york city through interviews and images. The blog has steadily grown, gathering millions of devoted followers. Now, brandon is back with the humans of new york book that his loyal followers have been waiting for. Humans of new york photographer brandon stanton publishes. 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. Humans of new york hony is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of new york city.
The 19 most heartfelt and inspiring humans of new york. Little humans book by brandon stanton writing techniques. 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. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and allnew stories, and a. To create little humans, a 40page photographic picture book for young children, hes combined an original narrative with some of his favorite childrens photos from the blog, in addition. What i really hope to maintain is the culture of positivityof celebrations, supportthat is what people. Back in the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an ambitious project to singlehandedly create a photographic census of new york city.
The blog has over 17 million followers on facebook and around 8. Humans of new york stories by brandon stanton, hardcover. Im proud to be one of the first people who started following the facebook page humans of new york. Street photographer and storyteller extraordinaire brandon stanton is the creator of the wildly popular blog humans of new york. Facebook is putting a human touch on its new video efforts.
I now have officially read all of the humans of new york books. While the book, which lopez wrote with rebecca paley, reads at. He moved to new york in 2010, with the goal of photographing 10,000 people on the streets of his new. I bullied them in the same way i was being bullied. Oct 15, 20 humans of new york npr coverage of humans of new york by brandon stanton. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others. A book based on brandon stantons popular photo series, humans of new york, was released october 20. The blog has steadily grown, now boasting nearly a million devoted followers.
Humans of new york, the popular photo blog dedicated to documenting intimate moments with people from around the world, is becoming a 30minute tv show. Oct 18, 20 a book based on brandon stantons popular photo series, humans of new york, was released october 20. This is the human behind humans of new york mashable. Porcelli 1 lea porcelli professor alberts 1 december 2014 cultural critique. Ive purchased all three humans of new york books and have loved them all, but in humans of new york stories, it all comes together. This is an excellent book and a true evolution or step beyond on the previous art photography books of the series before now, as brandon stanton says in the. Humans of new york is turning into a tv series on facebook. Aug 24, 2017 humans of new york creator brandon stanton has filmed over 1,200 interviews over the past four years, and hes turning those interviews into a hony tv series that debuts on facebook next week. The series is an adaptation of the popular humans of new york hony photo blog project. Im homosexual and im afraid about what my future will be and that people wont like me, reads the caption in this photo featured in popular photo. A look inside humans of new york by brandon stanton.
Brandon stanton, the photographer behind the wildly successful websiteturned facebook pageturned best selling book humans of new york surprised everyone today with a bombshell announcement. The popular photo blog humans of new york is becoming a. The work is also featured in two bestselling books. Jan 01, 2015 the result of these efforts was humans of new york, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. Humans of new york brandon stanton bok 9781447294252. Oct 15, 20 we follow brandon stanton, the photographer behind the popular humans of new york blog, as he goes in search of subjects to photograph. Storiesthe one you have probably seen or read about or heard discussedis of a boy in an open black. Aug 28, 2017 parents need to know that humans of new york. So, what are stantons plans for the future of humans of new york. 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. 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. Humans of new york and the cavalier consumption of others the. Find books like humans of new york from the worlds largest community of readers.
While the book, which lopez wrote with rebecca paley, reads at times as if it. In the unlikely case that you have not, please allow us to properly introduce the two of youhony, meet kindness blog reader. The photography is expressive, and the stories are equal parts soulcrushing and uplifting. Oct 15, 20 humans of new york is the book inspired by the blog. Whatever your geographic givens, humans of new york is an absolute masterpiece of cultural celebration, both as vibrant visual anthropology and as a metatestament, by way of brandons own story, to the heartening notion that this is indeed a glorious age in which we can make our own luck and make a living doing what we love. Stories is a compilation of these portraits and is. The social network has ordered a 12episode docuseries from brandon stanton, the man behind the popular photo blog humans of. In the summer of 2010, photographer brandon stanton began an. In 20, his book humans of new york, based on that blog, was. 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. 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. What are some of the most moving humans of new york hony. Brandon roams countless miles, photographing people on the streets of new york, and recording their stories.
Meet the creator behind the photo blog humans of new york. His first book, humans of new york spent 45 weeks on the new york times bestseller list. Goodreads members who liked humans of new york also liked. When we went for his last appointment, the hospital was very crowded so we decided to go back to the hotel and wait. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews. Aug 28, 2016 from humans of new york to obamas office. While im off, i am dreaming of the mentor texts and units of study that will fill my second. We walked out into the street and waited for a taxi. Humans of new york is turning into a tv series on facebook, debuts next week. Brandon breaks every rule in the book when it comes to taking the photos no thought to. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in his attempt to capture ordinary new yorkers in the most extraordinary of. 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. Humans of new york by brandon stanton 9781250038821. The popular blog that celebrates the ordinary people of the big apple will get a docuseries next week on facebooks watch, the sites new video.
A number one new york times bestseller, humans of new york began in the summer of 2010, when photographer brandon stanton set out on an ambitious project. The masterful way that brandon interviews his subjects really shines through. 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. 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. I introduced my husband and son who are both photography students to the page and they in turn introduced others to brandons work online.
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