Step behind the scenes to discover New York City through its most emblematic television incarnations, from Seinfeld to Billions, in this one-of-a-kind, innovative guide. Order a latte in the West Village coffee shops reminiscent of Friends’ Central Perk, travel back in time to visit the iconic Manhattan landmarks of Mad Men, learn the rules of stand-up comedy with Seinfeld in the Upper West Side, enter the hipster heartland of Brooklyn with Girls, and follow Daredevil in Hell’s Kitchen or Luke Cage in Harlem...
Countless films have been set in New York, and it is also an incredibly popular backdrop for television series. The city’s best-known landmarks, and many bars, restaurants, stores, hotels—even entire neighborhoods—have become extremely familiar to TV viewers. So join us as we uncover these iconic locations and recommend new addresses inspired by the lifestyle of the most beloved fictional New Yorkers.
Easy to navigate, this travel guide is illustrated with exclusive maps and hundreds of photos. All of the chapters are constructed as original tours, organized by series and themes. It’s all in here: the New York you have come to know through the eyes of your favorite characters and the scary, funny, emotional, and unforgettable TV moments.
Wanna be the hero of your own adventure? Let our unmatched enthusiasm for New York series be your guide.
BONUS: interactive maps accessible online
CONTENTS:
1. The American Dream: Billions, How to Make It in America, 2 Broke Girls, The Get Down, The Deuce, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2. Mad Men: Suit up in Midtown Manhattan
3. Gossip Girl and Odd Mom Out: Class is out on the Upper East Side
4. Dating and romance: How I Met Your Mother, Master of None, Will & Grace, The Mindy Project, The Affair
5. Sex and the City: Strutting through Soho, the Meatpacking District, and Chelsea
6. Girls: The hipster heartland of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick
7. Cops and criminals: Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Shades of Blue, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Night Of
8. Heroes and superheroes: Rescue Me, The Knick, Nurse Jackie, Gotham, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones
9. Seinfeld: Giddy Up on the Upper West Side
10. Friends: The one where we explore the West Village
11. Only in New York: Bonus quiz
Page Count: 384
Illustrations: 500 color photographs
