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The Bottom of the Harbor by Joseph Mitchell (English) Hardcover Book. There have been few writers as distinctly tied to New York City throughout its long literary history as Joseph Mitchell. In "The Bottom of the Harbor," first published sixty years ago, Mitchell transports us to the fabled vanishing terrain he was most magnetically drawn to: New York's waterfront. The Bottom of the Harbor by Joseph Mitchell, Joana Avillez, Josh Safdie Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A classic of literary reporting from one of The New Yorker's most iconic writers reveals the vibrant world of old New York and the ordinary people who made it great, now with illustrations by renowned artist Joana Avillez and an introduction by filmmaker and writer Josh Safdie."Joana Avillez's illustrations bring to life the work of a man who had unparalleled ability to see the unseen, to believe the unbelievable, and to gently pry into the lives of New York's greatest eccentrics."—Lena DunhamThere have been few writers as distinctly tied to New York City throughout its long literary history as Joseph Mitchell. As an acclaimed essayist for The New Yorker, Mitchell wandered the alleyways, graveyards, saloons, and storefronts of midcentury New York, immortalizing city dwellers with his indelible pen portraits. In "The Bottom of the Harbor," first published sixty years ago, Mitchell transports us to the fabled vanishing terrain he was most magnetically drawn to: New York's waterfront. In "Up in the Old Hotel," Mitchell and the eponymous proprietor of Sloppy Louie's seafood restaurant explore the upper reaches of the harbor's storied, abandoned old hotel. "The Rats on the Waterfront" examines the habits of New York's greasiest residents. And widely considered one of the greatest works of nonfiction ever printed in The New Yorker, "Mr. Hunter's Grave" draws the reader into the eddies of time surrounding a particular graveyard on the South Shore of Staten Island.This new edition features stunning original black-and-white illustrations by another inveterate New Yorker, Joana Avillez. Raised near the Fulton Fish Market, the place that Mitchell credited with first making him feel truly at home in the city, Avillez has long turned her keen eye and nimble pen on the everyday comings and goings of city denizens. Her ebullient style adds another dimension to Joseph Mitchell's vivid character studies.The Bottom of the Harbor is a timeless love letter to New York, an elegy to what it once was, and an expression of hope for its future. Working decades apart, Mitchell and Avillez craft a loving tribute to their shared home. Details ISBN 0593594959 ISBN-13 9780593594957 Title The Bottom of the Harbor Author Joseph Mitchell, Joana Avillez, Josh Safdie Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 288 Publisher Random House USA Inc GEItemID:177894526; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys