New Photo Book Captures a Calm New York

An early morning in the Village.
An early morning in the Village.
Photo: Courtesy of Assouline
A gift for out-of-town guests and natives alike, The Light of New York (Assouline) collects photographs of the city at dawn—its empty streets, bridges, and buildings both humble and monumental—shot by Jean-Michel Berts. Out this month, the 128-page hardcover retails for $50.