{"product_id":"behind-the-counter-diane-hess-9781923503489","title":"Behind the Counter: Stories from New York City Shop Owners","description":"\u003cb\u003eFifty-five NYC store owners reveal the stories behind some of the city's most iconic small businesses and bold retail newcomers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBehind the Counter\u003c\/i\u003e is a visually-rich portrait of the passion, grit and originality that define New York City's small business scene. With beautiful photography and in-depth interviews with 55 store owners from every corner of the city, the book reveals behind-the-scenes stories of iconic and enduring small businesses, as well as the vision of inspiring newcomers. Each 600-word vignette, paired with stunning photography, depicts the day-to-day resilience of these entrepreneurs and the individuality that allows them to thrive in a constantly-evolving retail landscape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is a testament to the diverse and remarkable retail community that shapes New York City's character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diane Hess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1923503480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781923503489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Smith Street Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Diane Hess","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517180129535,"sku":"9781923503489","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_42338480-5a90-4a21-a373-6ff3f8e54712.jpg?v=1778730442","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/behind-the-counter-diane-hess-9781923503489","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}