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Flatiron Building Print is now Live!
🚨 Flatiron Building print limited print drop is now available!
The print drop for the Flatiron Building is now live, and newsletter subscribers have exclusive early access for the next 24 hours. With only 100 prints available. This is a time limited print and is available until Wednesday, 12th February, unless it sells out before then.
In April 2024, I visited New York City for the first time and, from the 86th-floor observatory of the Empire State Building, I photographed the Flatiron on a beautifully sunlit day. That image became the foundation for this piece.
The Flatiron Building is an A2-sized (59.4 cm x 42 cm / 23.3 inches x 16.5 inches) artwork capturing one of New York City’s most iconic skyscrapers. Standing at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, the Flatiron has been a defining feature of the city’s skyline for over a century.
Using both black and yellow ink typewriter ribbons, I’ve highlighted the iconic NYC Crown Victoria taxis on the streets below. As always, I’ve hidden some quirky typewritten facts throughout the artwork; some about the Flatiron itself, others about the fascinating and peculiar history of Fifth Avenue. This print is also available in a smaller size at A3 (42cm x 29.7cm) For the very first time, I now have available white frames in addition to black frames. This was highly requested by many people last year.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it. This scene has significance to me, bringing back fond memories of my first trip to New York. It was a family holiday to celebrate my dad’s 60th birthday; and was also my families first time in the USA.
In my suitcase, I packed a portable blue 1970’s Silver Reed typewriter and took the opportunity to photograph my Empire State Building piece on-location which in New York.
Beyond the Flatiron Building, we explored some of the city's most iconic landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the Chrysler Building, Bryant Park, and Brooklyn Bridge. Every corner of the city left a lasting impression, but there was something about the Flatiron that stuck with me. Its timeless elegance and striking form inspired me to capture it in this piece.
I can’t wait to share more with you soon. Until next time, stay inspired!

James Cook | Typewriter Artist