{"product_id":"behind-the-counter","title":"Behind the Counter: Stories from New York City Shop Owners","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors: Diane Hess and Alan Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFifty-five NYC store owners — including Pearl River Mart! — reveal the stories behind some of the city's most iconic small businesses and bold retail newcomers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind the Counter\u003c\/em\u003e is a visually rich portrait of the passion, grit, and originality that define New York City's small business scene. With beautiful photography by Alan Benson and in-depth interviews with 55 store owners from every corner of the city, the book reveals behind-the-scenes stories of iconic and enduring small businesses, as well as the vision of inspiring newcomers. Each 600-word vignette, paired with stunning photography, depicts the day-to-day resilience of these entrepreneurs and the individuality that allows them to thrive in a constantly-evolving retail landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a testament to the diverse and remarkable retail community that shapes New York City's character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiane Hess is a New York writer with extensive experience covering small business and entrepreneurial stories for publications such as \u003cem\u003eCrain's New York Business, Dow Jones\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/em\u003e. After years of in-depth reporting on the personalities, challenges and triumphs that define New York City’s small business landscape, Diane brings an informed, insider’s perspective to every story in \u003cem\u003eBehind the Counter\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlan Benson’s photography reflects a deep passion for people, travel and food. For more than two decades, he has captured compelling images that blend authenticity with artistry. A former chef in London, Benson transformed his culinary background into a celebrated photography career. He has contributed to over 50 books, including \u003cem\u003eCooking Slow, EAT NYC, Sesame\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSalata\u003c\/em\u003e, and his work appears widely in magazines across the globe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 8-1\/5 x 10-1\/2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 320\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House (PRH)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46400722665706,"sku":"9781923503489","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1487\/2774\/files\/behindthecountercover.png?v=1792691774","url":"https:\/\/pearlriver.com\/products\/behind-the-counter","provider":"Pearl River Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}