New York is the city that never sleeps. But this renowned insomnia would not be possible without the more than 200,000 men and women who work the nightshift – the fry cooks and coffee jockeys, train conductors and cab hacks, cops, docs, and fishmongers selling cod by the crate. Inverting the natural rhythm of life, they keep the city running as it slows but never stops.

In our book, NIGHTSHIFT NYC, we tell the stories of New York City nightshift workers. This ethnography of the night investigates familiar sites, such as diners, delis and taxis, as well as some unexpected corners of the night, such as a walking tour of homelessness in Manhattan and a fishing boat out of Brooklyn. We show how the nightshift is more than simply out of phase, it is another social space altogether, highly structured, inherently subversive, and shot through with inequalities of power. NIGHTSHIFT NYC presents the narratives of those who sleep too little and work too much, revealing the soul of a city hidden in the graveyard shift of 24-hour commerce when the sun goes down and the lights come up.

But there is more to the story than found its way into the pages of the book. Here you'll find more stories of the night in New York City and around the country. And we hope you will add your own stories and comments in the months to come. Stay tuned and check back often...

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Couldn't make it to the launch party? Watch this...

If you weren't able to join us for our launch event at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, check out our short video of the affair. It was a great success, with food, drink, lots of friends and special guests.

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Launch Party!

If you are in the New York area, join us this Saturday at 9pm at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe to celebrate the release of NIGHTSHIFT NYC. Free drinks and snacks while they last, and we'll even have a few special guests from the book. And of course, we'll have books for sale! You can find more information about upcoming events on our website www.nightshiftnyc.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Housing Works. Bring a friend and spread the word!

LAUNCH PARTY
Saturday, Nov 1 @ 9pm
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby (between Prince and Houston)
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Friday, October 17, 2008

Nightshift NYC in Stores Now!

The official publication date is not until November 1. But UC Press is ahead of schedule. If you don't find copies in your local bookstore, ask for it (and while you're at it, ask them to invite us to do a reading)! And if you are in the New York area, join us at 9PM Saturday, November 1 for our launch party at the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. For more events see www.nightshiftnyc.com/events.html. And if you're on Facebook, become a fan.
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