The media can’t get enough of Barbara Mensch’s fascinating book, IN THE SHADOW OF GENIUS: The Brooklyn Bridge and Its Creators (Fordham University Press/Empire State Editions, hardcover; $34.95). The New York Times recommended her book as one of 9 coffee table books to give to the discerning New Yorker, and her book was also featured in the Washington Post, The Eye of Photography, and the Bowery Boys blog. In addition, Barbara has been interviewed by NPR stations across the country, and she has given talks at bookstores, museums and more. Check out the full roster of reviews, features, and speaking engagements below:
LITERARY SOIREE — review
SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM (New York City) — Talk & signing on 10/29/1L
ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN — book mention
EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY — feature story
PHOTO DISTRICT NEWS — Featured as “Photo of the Day” on 10/25/18
TRIBECA TRIBUNE — Feature ran on 10/24/18
WBAI-FM/Lenny Lopate At Large (New York) — Live interview on 11/26/18
BROOKLYN EAGLE — Feature ran on 11/13/18
THE NEW YORK TIMES — 9 Gift Books for the Discerning New Yorker
INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY — Booksigning on 12/6/18
WNYC/All of It with Alison Stewart — Live in-studio interview on 12/7/18
PIER A — Exhibit of Barbara’s photos from the book at the pier
WFUV-FM/Cityscape — Radio interview aired on 1/23/19
WASHINGTON POST — Photo feature and interview on 12/5/18
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM — Talk and signing on 3/5/19
BOWERY BOYS HISTORY Blog — Review ran on 1/30/19
CUNY-TV/One to One with Sheryl McCarthy — TV interview on 2/18/19
DOWNTOWN MAGAZINE — Photo feature
TKSEAPORT MUSEUM — Talk & signing on 4/11/19
ROEBLING MUSEUM — Talk & signing on 5/11/19
