About the Book
Sakura of New York is a comprehensive guide to and showcase of New York City’s cherry blossoms. New York is often left out when talking about sakura destinations in the United States, but Sakura of New York proves just how much spring beauty New York has to offer. The book details the cultural origins of cherries and how they came to arrive in the global West, while also highlighting several of the best of New York’s flowering cherries through documentary photography. Sakura of New York is an approachable, beautiful, and useful book for the casual spring lover or the dedicated sakura viewer.
About the Author
Angela Torricella is graphic designer and photographer who strives to make accessible and multifaceted work. As someone with a passion for education, she aims for her work to stimulate critical thinking while still emphasizing approachability. Her work also frequently incorporates humor, making it even more welcoming to viewers. She places a strong emphasis on typography and type layout, imbuing text with multilayered meanings. Her work also frequently has hand-made aspects, adding to their friendly air. Though her work tackles many different subjects, she always aim to encourage viewers to more thoughtfully engage with the world around them.