John Tauranac

John Tauranac writes on New York City's social and architectural history, and he taught the subject at NYU's School of Continuing & Professional Studies. His books include Manhattan's Little Secrets; the three editions of New York From the Air ; The Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark; and Elegant New York . Wearing another hat, Tauranac designs maps. He was the creative director of MTA's 1979 "New York City Subway Map," and he is still designing maps for clients and for the...See more

John Tauranac writes on New York City's social and architectural history, and he taught the subject at NYU's School of Continuing & Professional Studies. His books include Manhattan's Little Secrets; the three editions of New York From the Air ; The Empire State Building: The Making of a Landmark; and Elegant New York . Wearing another hat, Tauranac designs maps. He was the creative director of MTA's 1979 "New York City Subway Map," and he is still designing maps for clients and for the eponymous Tauranac Maps. He lives with his wife, Jane Bevans, on Manhattan's Upper West Side and in West Cornwall, Connecticut. See less