No La Ultima Bodega

La Ultima Bodega En Soho by Neal Santos

“We are all photographers as we live with phones in hand, what seems like every moment. I am no different. Nokia, blackberry, and numerous iPhones were used to capture these photos. That they survived till now amazes me, I don’t collect shit, not even Jpgs. They were taken in the moment, which was as far as that was supposed to go.

The photos in this book are of a time, a place, a community now gone. There was no premeditation. The moments captured are unintentional and devoid of posturing. I got what the moment gave me, and I accepted that.

Time creeps on, and we lose our friends and loved ones. One day, it will be my turn. The reason for this book is simple: preserving a part of NYC culture (NOT JUST DOWNTOWN) and paying homage to this community for embracing me with open arms and showing me love. These are my people, and this is my art; please enjoy.”

Neal Santos

8 x 10 inch foil stamped leather cover with glossy full-photo slipcase
96 pages 157 gsm art paper

Publisher’s Note:

Happy to make your virtual acquaintance. Without taking up too much of your time, I would like to introduce you to my project entitled “ La Ultima Bodega En Soho.” As a long-time frequenter of the Soho/Noho lower eastside areas due to working or life in general, somehow I found myself constantly changing out in a Bodege conveniently tucked away close to Supreme, where it was too hectic to hang out.

After work hours, this bodega became a go-to for the Supreme staff and myself, among many others. Add to that the neighborhood element, and it was quite the vibe. All good things must end, and so did Wavies, as we would affectionately call it. 

The book is a collection of pictures, all taken with whatever cell phone I owned at the moment. Nokia, Blackberry, and iPhone 6. These photos represent intimate moments of a community gone now due to being priced out of the space and some people have passed on. -Publisher

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