Book will be published by Rizzoli in 2026
Written and Illustrated by Nicole Kelner
The best places to find calm in the city
Quietest Places in New York City is a celebration of peaceful places. This beautifully illustrated book, featuring 55 watercolor paintings, is a charming and useful guide to finding calm in New York City. It uncovers hidden waterfall parks, secret cemeteries, cozy cafés, and quiet spaces for contemplation.See the original post that inspired the book.
See the painting process
This book is a love letter to New York City, exploring hidden pockets of quiet in the city. Get a behind-the-scenes look of Nicole painting watercolors for the bookContact Nicole Kelner at nicolegkelner@gmail.com for press inquiries or any other requests
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The book includes green spaces and climate-friendly locations like cozy vegan restaurants, environmental centers, and more.Nicole writes a newsletter every week that communicates the complexities of the climate crisis in a simple way that encourages hope and climate action.
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New York, New York
Making this book has inspired me to create a collection of New York prints, mugs, onesies and more!
