A FALLING-OFF PLACE

THE DESTRUCTION OF LOWER MANHATTAN

Published by Empire Editions

“In this striking collection, photographer Mensch traces three decades of change on Lower Manhattan’s eastern waterfront, paying particular attention to the Fulton Street Fish Market.

The beautiful images, often rich in chiaroscuro rendered by streetlights illuminating rainy nights or misty mornings, are complemented by quotes from residents and workers who provide insight into life in Lower Manhattan prior to gentrification”.

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