Lunch on a Beam

Lunch on a Beam

by Christine Roussel

Brandeis University Press · 2026

This book delves into the human stories behind a legendary photograph of ironworkers dining hundreds of feet in the air. Discover the lives of the men, the photographers, and the ambitious visionaries who created this iconic image during the construction of Rockefeller Center. It’s a captivating exploration of art, commerce, and the enduring myths of New York City.

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