Between the Lines: Stories from the Underground – Hardcover

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Author: Beutter Cohen, Uli\nFormat: Hardcover\nPublication Date; November 09, 2021\nFor the better part of a decade, Uli Beutter Cohen rode the subway through New York Citys underground to observe society through the lens of our most creative thinkers: the readers of books.Between the Linesis a timely collection of beloved and never-before-published stories that reflect who we are and where we are going. In over 170 interviews, Uli shares nuanced insights into our collective psyche and gives us an invaluable document of our challenges and our potential. Complete with original photography, and countless intriguing book recommendations,Between the Linesis an enthusiastic celebration of the ways stories invite us into each others lives, and a call to action for imagining a bold, empathetic future together.Meet Yahdon, who readsDapper Dan: Made in Harlemand talks about the power of symbols in fashion. Diana shares howOrlandoshaped her journey as a trans woman. Saima readsThey Say, I Sayand speaks about the power of her hijab. Notable New Yorkers open up about their lives and reading habits, including photographer Jamel Shabazz, filmmaker Katja Blichfeld, painter Devon Rodriguez, comedian Aparna Nancherla, fashion editor Lynn Yaeger, playwright Jeremy O. Harris, fashion designer and TV personality Leah McSweeney, designer Waris Ahluwalia, artist Debbie Millman, activist Amani al-Khatahtbeh, and esteemed authors such as Jia Tolentino, Roxane Gay, Ashley C. Ford, Eileen Myles, Min Jin Lee, and many more.