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"""A short and sweet (and witty and earnest) collection of haikus by lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark Jr., accompanied by his daughter's equally simple and pensive illustrations. A portion of proceeds from the book will go toward supporting the nonprofit CitizensNYC."" --Curbed ""Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires."" --Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City ""This small book of haikus--a tribute to New York City--is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future."" --H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York"

Peter Goldmark's haikus are lovely and pungent. They evoke a contemplation of the great, old city. And Sandra Goldmark's artwork is witty and felt. Or, to put it in a few syllables: A father writes words. A daughter draws lines beneath. Springtime in New York. -Alan Alda This small book of haikus-a tribute to New York City-is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future. -H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires. -Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City With affection, deep connection, sadness and celebration, Peter Goldmark's haiku jewels, accompanied by his daughter Sandra Goldmark's evocative drawings, capture the essence of New York City. A touching reminder for residents and lovely take-home memento for visitors. -Peggy Dulany Rockefeller, Bridge builder, founder and chair of Synergos Institute

A short and sweet (and witty and earnest) collection of haikus by lifelong New Yorker Peter C. Goldmark Jr., accompanied by his daughter's equally simple and pensive illustrations. A portion of proceeds from the book will go toward supporting the nonprofit CitizensNYC. --Curbed Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires. --Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City This small book of haikus--a tribute to New York City--is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future. --H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York

With affection, deep connection, sadness and celebration, Peter Goldmark's haiku jewels, accompanied by his daughter Sandra Goldmark's evocative drawings, capture the essence of New York City. A touching reminder for residents and lovely take-home memento for visitors. --Peggy Dulany Rockefeller, Bridge builder, founder and chair of Synergos Institute This small book of haikus--a tribute to New York City--is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future. --H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York Peter Goldmark's haikus are lovely and pungent. They evoke a contemplation of the great, old city. And Sandra Goldmark's artwork is witty and felt. Or, to put it in a few syllables: A father writes words. A daughter draws lines beneath. Springtime in New York. --Alan Alda Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires. --Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City

With affection, deep connection, sadness and celebration, Peter Goldmark's haiku jewels, accompanied by his daughter Sandra Goldmark's evocative drawings, capture the essence of New York City. A touching reminder for residents and lovely take-home memento for visitors. -Peggy Dulany Rockefeller, Bridge builder, founder and chair of Synergos Institute Elegant and eloquent, this book shows us New York as we've never seen it. The urban grit is still there, but Peter Goldmark brings it to us through the lens of poetry, revealing the truth under the toughness. For all of us lovers of New York, this book captures the essence of the city that doesn't sleep, but never tires. -Jeffrey Katzenberg, Co-Founder of Dreamworks Pictures and Dreamworks Animation, former Assistant to the Mayor of New York City This small book of haikus-a tribute to New York City-is a book for our times. It captures the city's essence, its power, its vulnerability and its resilience. Accompanied by witty, insightful illustrations, it is an antidote for anyone who fears for the city's future. -H. Carl McCall, Chairman Emeritus, State University of New York Peter Goldmark's haikus are lovely and pungent. They evoke a contemplation of the great, old city. And Sandra Goldmark's artwork is witty and felt. Or, to put it in a few syllables: A father writes words. A daughter draws lines beneath. Springtime in New York. -Alan Alda Peter exposed the dirt and the beauty of New York at the same time in well-structured puzzle-like haikus. You will want to reread them over and over again. -SandboxWorld.com

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Born in Manhattan during WWII, Peter C. Goldmark, Jr. has lived most of his life as a New Yorker. He works as a global strategy consultant with foundations and other organizations seeking to address the huge challenges that confront us in this moment in history. As a creature of public life, Peter has run foundations, newspapers, and government agencies, including the Rockefeller Foundation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He was awarded the French Legion d'Honneur, the French equivalent of a knighthood, for his work as CEO and Publisher of the International Herald Tribune, based in Paris. Peter began writing poetry at the age of 40, though mostly privately, as a vehicle for making sense of the world. He currently lives near Prospect Park in Brooklyn with his wife Aliette. www.haikusfornyc.com About the Illustrator: Sandra Goldmark, Peter's daughter, is a designer, teacher, and entrepreneur whose work focuses on circular economy solutions to overconsumption and climate change. She is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Director of Sustainability and Climate Action at Barnard College, and the author of Fixation: How to Have Stuff without Breaking the Planet. www.sandragoldmark.com

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