Waterworks: The Hidden Water System of New York

CREATIVE DIRECTION — CALEB CAIN MARCUS
PUBLISHER — KRIS GRAVES PROJECTS
ARTIST — SANLEY GREENBERG

 Waterworks, an exploration of New York City’s water supply and wastewater treatment systems, was originally published in 2003. This new and expanded edition is a complete reworking of the book, featuring 362 photographs made between 1992 and 2024, and two new large folded insert maps.

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 The new design highlights the complex architectural nature of New York’s water system through image grids presented in varying sizes.

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These grids are interlaced with full bleed classics from the original edition. 

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