Greenwich Village, Including the East Village and Soho: A Primo Guide to Shopping, Eating, and Making Merry in True Bohemia

by Robert Heide and John Gilman

In Greenwich Village find out how in 1895 the Washington Square Arch, symbolic portal to Greenwich Village and the East Village, was officially christened in gala pageantry attended by Grover Cleveland. Read about Village Bohemians like Marcel Duchamp ( Nude Descending a Staircase ) and John Reed (The Day in Bohemia and Ten Days that Shook the World ), who demanded independence for Village residents and visitors from the top of the arch in 1916, declaring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312118694
• ISBN13: 9780312118693
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Cool Nostalgic Look

I bought this book because my Great Uncle "Ian Orlando Macbeth" was mentioned and a picture of him was inside. He was a Greenwich Village Artist who painted murals throughout the Village's restaurants and was in private art exhibits. He also painted many of the blacklight posters we all knew and loved in the 1960's and 70's. The book shows lots of photos and stories of the characters who strolled the streets and made Greenwich Village what we all know and love of the place. Good read.

excellent book

This is a terrific book, informative and there is a fantastic section which includes Robert Heide's personal memories from his days in the Village and with Andy Warhol. I live in the Village and after reading it my own vista has been enlarged. I strongly recommend it to everyone!

must have book for visiting the village

I went to greenwich village last month and I spent a week in the village. I picked up this book to guide my adventures and I was so glad that I did.

A really fun book by obvious natives

Some really great excepts of this book can be found at www.Greenwich-Village.Co