aspect ratio eight: 75 views of the chrysler building
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In a homage to Japanese Artist Hokusai's "100 Views of Mount Fuji," artist/photographer Max Singer doffs his hat to the Queen of the New York skyline, the Chrysler BuildingTRANSCRIPT
CONCEPT, PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN BY MAX SINGER
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