New York MinuteNew York Minute

Before watches and mobile phones were widely accessible, people relied on public clocks to keep them running on time. New York City has long been adorned by extravagant public clocks--towers, pediments, skyscrapers, building lobbies, and even sidewalks feature timepieces counting out the pulse of a great metropolis. In New York minute, Matthew White provides a fascinating tour of fifty-three spectacular clocks, encouraging us to look up and behold the city in a new way.