Portraits of Places

Portraits of Places is a collection of portraits of 44 places in New York City by Henry James, an American writer who lived in Paris and London before finally settling in England. The book includes intimate stories about the places James visited, along with commentary on his own experiences.This short story collection is an excellent companion to the wonderful photographs by Howard Sooley, who captured these tiny but powerful moments.The 44 different places encompassed by this book range from parks and gardens to cafes and art galleries, from railway stations to historic buildings which have since been converted into museums.