The Classics Collection

Moscot: New York City, Since 1915

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MOSCOT: New York City, Since 1915 is a beautifully crafted volume that celebrates 110 years of MOSCOT’s unparalleled craftsmanship, cultural impact, and New York City roots. “You’re not just putting on a pair of eyeglasses when you wear a MOSCOT; you’re putting on a slice of history of downtown N...
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Journalist and author Joel Stein was a staff writer and columnist for Time magazine for twenty years, where he wrote twenty-two cover stories. He was a columnist for Entertainment Weekly and the Los Angeles Times and is the author of the books Man Made and In Defense of Elitism. He previously taught at Princeton and wrote for several sitcoms.

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The Classics Collection

Moscot: New York City, Since 1915

$120
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Page count

304 pages

Number of illustrations

over 300

Language

English

Released on

January 2025

Dimensions

W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in

Cover materials

Hardcover

ISBN

9781649804167

Weight

6.0 lb

Author

Introduction by Joel Stein, foreword by Dr. Harvey Moscot and Zack Moscot

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Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global efforts to restore forests, with the long-term vision of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted. Our dedication to craftsmanship extends beyond the books themselves—today, our titles are printed on paper selected with the environment in mind, supporting the shift toward more responsible materials. With the belief that beauty stands not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

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