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Ah, yes, it's that time of year again! Every weekend, countless Manhattanites head eastward to live the high life while enjoying stunning ocean vistas in the Hamptons. A modern-day Camelot, the Hamptons play host to the rich, the famous, and their guests every summer. And now, thanks to author/photographer Phillip Andrew Lehans and Schiffer Publishing, there is a way to enjoy the Hamptons without ever setting foot on the Hampton Jitney. These Hamptons is a beautiful coffee table book featuring over 180 stunning color photos that explore life in the fabled east end of Long Island. With photos from Amagansett, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, East Marion, Greenport, Montauk, Napeague, Noyack, The Quogues, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Shelter Island, Southampton, Springs, Water Mill, and Westhampton, These Hamptons truly provides a picture of what day-to-day life is like in the Hamptons. From tranquil silhouettes on the ocean, to fireworks on the beach, to vineyards, parties, and Christmas trees, Mr. Lehans manages to capture virtually every aspect of Hamptons life in vivid detail. The photos represent life in the Hamptons throughout the year, so even those who just spend the summers there are sure to find some new scenes to take in. These Hamptons provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life - simply flipping through the photos will make you feel as if you're on a mine-vacation! Sure to be beloved both by Hamptons residents and regular visitors, as well as those who have never had the opportunity to visit, These Hamptons is an enthralling read from start to finish.
Over the summer months, much of New York City's elite will be spending their weekends out on the Hamptons. From the era of The Great Gatsby up through present day, the East End of Long Island has been a hot spot for the who's who of New York. The area is rich in history and scenic beauty. These Hamptons, by Phillip Andrew Lehans highlights the history, beauty, culture, and art of the Hamptons and surrounding towns through a collection of over 180 photographs. These gorgeous photographs will transport you from wherever you are directly into the heart of the Hamptons. The photographer uses film, digital, infrared, and time-lapse methods to provide an intimate perspective on the present and past. He captures social gatherings, as well as the natural beauty in this book. The collection will keep you wide-eyed from cover to cover. You'll want to start planning a trip out there for next weekend! Whether you have never been or visit every weekend, These Hamptons is a book that you must have in your library or on your coffee table.
The Hamptons don't belong exclusively to New York City, but there are those who cast a proprietary eye upon that chichi collection of summer towns out on Long Island. For decades, the rich , the famous , the artistic and all of their camp followers have flocked to the sand dunes and bungalows along the East End. Farms and lighthouses cohabit there all year long, but it's the summer months that have made the area renowned. Amid the famously wealthy are the people who attend the galas, the Hampton Classic. The pictures in this book turn a photographic eye more toward the fisherman, the ferryboat captain, the citizenry who bear the brunt of Hamptons fever every season. Phillip Andrew Lehans has collected his photographs of surfers, of the sea, of the joy of a horse in motion. For those who need that fame fix, there's a shot of Alec Baldwin at the Artists and Writers Softball game in East Hampton. Visit, via this scenery -rich coffee table book. Visit, in person, as well. Schiffer brings you "The Hamptons", and they are well-met and celebrated. And not just by New Yorkers.
The Hamptons is a magical place. All around the world it is known for its incredible beaches as well as some of the best architecture and homes. The Hamptons has become a brand within itself and everyone around the world wants to know what is happening there. From entertainers to bankers, to celebrities to artists and more, the Hamptons houses it all. As there are many Hamptons books on the markets, I would have to say this is one of the most beautiful. Capturing the best that the Hamptons has to offer with its oversized pages, it will delight you. Filled with pictures on pages that bleed to the very edge, you feel as if you are experiencing the Hamptons for yourself. And if you do not get to go to the Hamptons this book will make you brave the traffic and head out to the East End. As this is strictly a photo book and perfect for your coffee table, you will enjoy just kicking back and looking at all it has to offer. The perfect retreat!
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In over 180 vivid color photos, this beautiful book provides a photographic exploration of the lifestyles and landscape of Long Island’s famed East End. This collection, a work of art and a documentary, epitomizes the diversity and eclectic nature of this historic locale. The varied methods of capture – film or digital, time-lapse or infrared – produce imagery that evokes a sense of nostalgia and provides a greater understanding of the Hamptons as a whole. The hamlets and villages depicted include Amagansett, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, East Marion, Greenport, Montauk, Napeague, Noyack, The Quogues, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Shelter Island, Southampton, Springs, Water Mill, and Westhampton. The revered past and unique history of the Hamptons carries through to the present-day East End. Rich with art and culture, still picturesque and diverse, the Hamptons are ever changing and evolving. Looking ahead, this book will become a resource of historical record, as it chronicles the contemporary community in a beautiful and truthful way.
Phillip Andrew Lehans is an artist and photographer with a background in fine art and photojournalism. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2002, and is a 2005 graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography.
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Book Details
ISBN: 978-0-7643-4331-5
Size: 11 3/4 x 11 3/4
Illustrations: 186 color photos
Page Count: 176
Hard Cover
