{"product_id":"behind-the-counter-isbn-9781923503489","title":"Behind the Counter:Stories from New York City Store Owners","description":"\u003cb\u003eFifty-five NYC store owners reveal the stories behind some of the city’s most iconic small businesses and bold retail newcomers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind the Counter\u003c\/i\u003e is a visually-rich portrait of the passion, grit and originality that define New York City’s small business scene. With beautiful photography 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a testament to the diverse and remarkable retail community that shapes New York City’s character. | \u003cb\u003eDiane Hess\u003c\/b\u003e is a New York writer with extensive experience covering small business and entrepreneurial stories for publications such as \u003ci\u003eCrain's New York Business\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDow Jones\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\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 \u003ci\u003eBehind the Counter\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAlan Benson\u003c\/b\u003e’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 \u003ci\u003eCooking Slow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEAT NYC\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSesame\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSalata\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work appears widely in magazines across the globe.","brand":"Smith Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759437656293,"sku":"NP9781923503489","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781923503489.jpg?v=1775598546","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/behind-the-counter-isbn-9781923503489","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}