The 9/11 Project with Jay Maisel
On September 11, 2001 the world changed forever. The following is from the Foreward of "A Tribute" by Jay Maisel.
"I make no pretense of being able to imagine the sorrow of those who lost their loved ones on September 11, 2001. Also beyond comprehension is the pain and suffering of those maimed and burned who somehow survived the hour of that day.
When asked if I had lost someone at the World Trade Center, I could only answer, "No, I lost them all."
"They were amazing sculptural forms, ever-changing pillars of infinite color, agleam with the reflection of the day's light. At night their staccato bands of randomly lit floors glowed high in the night sky, dwarfing their neighbors. Sentinels and beacons, they were ultimately easy targets.
"A Tribute" is comprised of 98 color photographs by Jay and chronicles his 35 year love affair with the twin towers - as they truly were his neighbors. He could see them from his previous residence / building, known by locals as "The Bank" located at 190 Bowery. He has since sold the building and relocated to Brooklyn.
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These two posters were created the same time the book was published. Each was signed by Jay and sold at an event in Atlanta. Proceeds from the book and the posters were donated to The New York Police and Fire Widow's and Children's Benefit Fund. I am proud to have been a part of this very moving and worthwhile project.
"I make no pretense of being able to imagine the sorrow of those who lost their loved ones on September 11, 2001. Also beyond comprehension is the pain and suffering of those maimed and burned who somehow survived the hour of that day.
When asked if I had lost someone at the World Trade Center, I could only answer, "No, I lost them all."
"They were amazing sculptural forms, ever-changing pillars of infinite color, agleam with the reflection of the day's light. At night their staccato bands of randomly lit floors glowed high in the night sky, dwarfing their neighbors. Sentinels and beacons, they were ultimately easy targets.
"A Tribute" is comprised of 98 color photographs by Jay and chronicles his 35 year love affair with the twin towers - as they truly were his neighbors. He could see them from his previous residence / building, known by locals as "The Bank" located at 190 Bowery. He has since sold the building and relocated to Brooklyn.
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These two posters were created the same time the book was published. Each was signed by Jay and sold at an event in Atlanta. Proceeds from the book and the posters were donated to The New York Police and Fire Widow's and Children's Benefit Fund. I am proud to have been a part of this very moving and worthwhile project.