For six years, author Betsy Bober Polivy crisscrossed the side streets of Manhattan to explore and document the hidden treasures beyond the major thoroughfares. Her journey became the basis of this book as well as the inspiration for the award-winning website sideways.nyc. In addition to the chapters devoted to the arts—celebrating  dance, museums, music and theater—the book also showcases hidden gems among not-for-profit organizations, boutiques (including a 174-year-old institution named Hammacher Schlemmer on page 46), restaurants, and bars. With a wealth of captivating stories, quotes from business owners, and eye-catching photographs, The Art of Walking Manhattan Sideways makes an ideal gift for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. 271 pages. 8 1/2" W x 8 1/2" H.