John StrausbaughThe Village: 400 Years of Beats and Bohemians, Radicals and Rogues, a History of Greenwich Village

I've been SO enjoying learning about my neighborhood's history in the century/decades before my arrival (the 1970s) as well as strolling down Memory Lane vis-à-vis the years since, in such rich detail! I haven't finished it yet, in fact I haven't been reading it completely in order--I find myself spending a fair amount of time perusing the index. :) But so far, everything I've looked for has been included with only one exception: Adam Purple and the Purple People. But this omission is more than made up for by all the information I'd never known before! The photos are great, too.

I LOVE this book! It is so interesting and entertaining. I definitely recommend it to anyone who has been to the Village or lives in the NYC area.

It took me awhile to read - stop and start.You’ll find many people lived in Greenwich Village - including W.B. Auden whom I love,But with that said -If this is your things — just lots and lots and lots of names of the people who made this place.From some of the first famous like Walt Whitman all the way through the 1970s endWhen economics changed it for good.1960s and 1950s info was interesting.

I really enjoyed this book. The author, John Strausbaugh, kept it interesting with the history and the eccentric characters from the 19th century on through the early 21st century. They're all present...the first people who settled there, the starving artists, the radicals, alternative lifestyles, the musicians, the entrepreneurs, and the nut jobs. The story he presents has an arch that's not just about The Village but about how time marches on and how things do change. I've lived in New York all my life so I appreciate the great job he did portraying a crazy, vibrant part of this city. Recommended.

Gave as a gift.If you want to lean about Greenwich Village history, this book is for you.

A fascinating read about the evolution of the Village from it’s beginnings. I learned so much. It’s quite extensive but we’ll worth your time. I would highly recommend.

My husband and I lived in the Village many years ago and have always been interested in its history. I bought this book for him and he absolutely loved it. It has amazing stories about different people and events and their impact on the Village, and almost goes block by block imparting what happened there through the decades. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This author sure did his research, and made nonfiction as readable as fiction!

This is a wonderful read. So detailed and colorful. Right from the early immigrants of the Village to the present day. So many artists, musicians and writers are highlighted along the way. If you want an enjoyable and thoughtful read on the history of The Village I highly recommend it. Can hardly wait till the pandemic is over to travel back and go to Village Vanguard , Kettle of Fish and other haunts. Love this book

This was a Xmas present which was very much appreciate.

Great narrative. Compelling story.