Brooklyn

Ever wondered what Brooklyn was like before it became the global icon it is today? Step back in time to 1958 and see the borough through the eyes of a young Truman Capote, whose vivid prose captures the soul of a bygone era. You'll explore the hidden corners and vibrant streets that inspired Capote's classic essay, "A House on the Heights." This summary brings his personal memoir to life, pairing his words with the recently discovered photographs of David Attie, offering a unique, dual perspective on the people and places that defined a legendary New York neighborhood.

David Attie was a celebrated commercial and fine art photographer, commissioned by Truman Capote to provide the images for his original "Brooklyn" essay in Holiday Magazine. Decades after his death, Attie's son discovered the lost negatives from that 1958 assignment, revealing a treasure trove of unseen photographs of Capote and mid-century Brooklyn. This posthumous collection, curated by his family, finally brings his complete, evocative vision for the project to light, capturing a legendary author and a bygone era with intimate artistry.