Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York Destinations

While you’re soaking up Harlem’s rich culture visit the Studio Museum, the foremost exhibitor of the work of African American artists. The permanent collection contains works by James Van Der Zee, important African and Caribbean artifacts and paintings by post-World War II artists.


Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York Destinations


144 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
(212) 864-4500
www.studiomuseum.org

In Carol’s Daughter flagship location, the whitewashed brick walls, blond wood shelves and subtle fragrance, offer spa-like tranquility. You’ll find the coveted new hair care product Monoi (pronounced muh-noy), the ancient Tahitian ingredient that prevents breakage.


Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York Destinations

Carol’s Daughter
24 West 125th Street
Harlem, NY 10027
(212) 828-6757
www.carolsdaughter.com

This is Uptown’s sole antiquarian bookshop specializes in local history, African and American: Colonialist and Revolutionary books, art, and ephemera relating to the Morris/Jumel Mansion and its community: Harlem, Washington Heights, African America, Africa, and the Black Atlantic are their specialties.


Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York Destinations

Jumel Terrace Books
426 West 160th Street
New York, New York 10032
(212) 928-9525
www.jumelterracebooks.com

SWING is a lifestyle boutique offering an eclectic mix and full range of apparel, children’s wear, home decor, beauty products, art, music and lifestyle products. Their ever-evolving inventory features an array of distinctive brands, exclusive and high-end European brands, and an array of hand-selected products from around the world.

Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York Destinations

SWING
1960 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
(Corner of 118th Street)
Harlem, NY 10026
(212) 222-5802
www.swing-nyc.com

The designs by the luxury milliner and hatter is a favorite of infamous editor-at-large and “America’s Next Top Model” judge, André Leon Talley.

Harlem Book Fair 2012: 5 Other Hot New York DestinationsHats by Rachel Rae
featured at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum Shop
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
New York, NY 10029
(212) 534-1672
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