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McDarrah, Fred W. New York Scenes. Photos by Fred W. McDarrah. Introduction by Sean Wilentz. Aperture Magazine The "Historical" Series: Spagnoli treatsAbrams, 2018. First edition, first printing. Hardcover, illustrated boards, lacks dust jacket. Fine with small black dot at top of text block. 248 pages. During his 50 year association with the Village Voice, Fred W. McDarrah (19262007) covered the citys downtown scenes, producing an unmatched and encyclopedic visual record of people, movements, and events. McDarrah frequented the bars, cafs, and galleries where writers, artists, and musicians