Above and Across Philadelphia
Published on 20. November 2025
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-951963-45-3 (ISBN)
Description
Above and Across Philadelphia captures the historical elegance of Philadelphia as seen from the sky.
Showcasing the city's historic architecture, bustling streets, notable landmarks, and natural scenery, the images capture Philadelphia's vibrant character and historical significance. This unique collection creates a contemporary portrait of the city, captured in all four seasons.
Through a series of breathtaking images, readers are invited to explore the city's iconic landmarks, including Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Fairmount Park, as well as lesser-known corners of the city that are equally captivating.
Above and Across Philadelphia features stunning aerial shots that offer a bird's-eye view of the city, capturing its diverse skyline and urban landscape in an entirely new light. With its striking visuals and thoughtful commentary, including a foreword by Paul Steinke, Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, this photography book is a must-have for anyone who loves Philadelphia or wants to experience its beauty from a new perspective.
Featured photographers include: Greg Adams, Trevor W. Adams, Nathaniel Bayona, Thom Carroll, Luke Cuccurullo, Andy D'Angelo, Brian Fishman, Brett Gross, Lichao Liu, Daniel Moreno, Kim Slouf.
Showcasing the city's historic architecture, bustling streets, notable landmarks, and natural scenery, the images capture Philadelphia's vibrant character and historical significance. This unique collection creates a contemporary portrait of the city, captured in all four seasons.
Through a series of breathtaking images, readers are invited to explore the city's iconic landmarks, including Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Fairmount Park, as well as lesser-known corners of the city that are equally captivating.
Above and Across Philadelphia features stunning aerial shots that offer a bird's-eye view of the city, capturing its diverse skyline and urban landscape in an entirely new light. With its striking visuals and thoughtful commentary, including a foreword by Paul Steinke, Executive Director of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, this photography book is a must-have for anyone who loves Philadelphia or wants to experience its beauty from a new perspective.
Featured photographers include: Greg Adams, Trevor W. Adams, Nathaniel Bayona, Thom Carroll, Luke Cuccurullo, Andy D'Angelo, Brian Fishman, Brett Gross, Lichao Liu, Daniel Moreno, Kim Slouf.
Reviews / Votes
"Above & Across Philadelphia is a breathtaking collection of stunning photographs, which will appeal to visitors and potential visitors, as well as Philadelphians who appreciate the architecture of our iconic sites." - Hidden City PhiladelphiaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
140 color photographs
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1170 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-951963-45-3 (9781951963453)
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Persons
Michelle Fitzgerald is a veteran of the book publishing industry and the Associate Publisher at Trope Publishing Co. A fierce advocate for books, she served as editor on Above & Across Chicago, Above & Across Atlanta, Above & Across San Francisco, and Above & Across London, and Trope's City Edition titles, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, Chicago: The Loop & Beyond, and Rome.
Kendra Huspaska is a Chicago-based designer and illustrator with a passion for editorial and publication design. As the Senior Designer at Trope Publishing Co., she has an unwavering dedication to the tactile and timeless nature of print.
Kendra Huspaska is a Chicago-based designer and illustrator with a passion for editorial and publication design. As the Senior Designer at Trope Publishing Co., she has an unwavering dedication to the tactile and timeless nature of print.