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By Marc Eliot

Warner Books 2002

Sex, politics, finance, crime (organized and otherwise), architecture, the entertainment industry, civic pride and civic shame are all given their due in this history of what is arguably New York City’s most famous—and often most infamous—thoroughfare.

For those interested in history, and especially the history of New York City, this book provides interesting, informative, entertaining reading. It covers the 42^nd street section of New York City from its earliest days and ends on a high note with the amazing Times Square Millennium celebration. Marc Eliot provides insightful penetrations of the personalities and motivations of those who provided the momentum for many ups and downs of New York City’s theater district.