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The chapter examines how New York (and Manhattan specifically) has been viewed in recent popular cultural artefacts as the epitome of America (and certainly in the post-9/11 era) as well as a heterotopic conceptional and cultural space. It identifies the paradoxical fantasy of New York through a range of media; film crossovers of comic books, literature, documentary film and popular music. As well as exploring other themes (the city as utopia/dystopia, globalisation and the decline of America), the notion of New York as a ‘theme park’ is a vital consideration here. Ultimately, the study of various media will illustrate the city as ‘subject’ and in particular how New York is conceived as an organic and elusive text. |
