Left Bank of the Hudson - by David J Goodwin (Paperback)

The book "Left Bank of the Hudson" is a captivating tale of art, politics, and community in Jersey City.

This well-researched and significant contribution chronicles the story of 111 First Street, an eclectic collection of painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and writers who dreamt and toiled within the building's labyrinthine halls.

The book offers a window into the demographic, political, and socio-economic changes experienced by Jersey City during the last thirty years, shedding light on the role of artists in economically improving cities.

Through one-on-one interviews and careful research, author David J.

Goodwin transports us to a former arts capital of Jersey City, where artists were pitted against overwhelming forces in their attempt to defy history and create a community that could survive.

This book is essential reading for anyone who cares about Jersey City, the arts, gentrification, economic development, or New Jersey history.