Stephen Powers, author of A Love Letter to the City (Princeton Architectural Press), painted "a love letter to the indie bookstore" mural on the 12th Street exterior wall of the Strand in New York City. Powers (at r. in photo), a fan of the store, worked with the staff to translate the distinctive character of the Strand into his artwork, also featured throughout the store. Last week 120 people came to the store to celebrate the book's publication and see Powers's work.
