The Mark is a portrait of one of Manhattan’s most iconic hotels. Written by Derek Blasberg, the book captures the essence and elegance that have defined The Mark Hotel over the past century—transforming it into a collectible worthy of the legend it celebrates.

Through its pages, the book invites readers on a journey through a hotel that serves simultaneously as a pied-à-terre, private club, and cultural stage on the Upper East Side. Defined by fashion, design, and creativity, The Mark has become both a city icon and the unofficial headquarters of the Met Gala.

Blasberg writes with familiarity and insight. A New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential voices at the intersection of fashion, art, and culture, he offers an intimate, informed perspective that builds a portrait shaped by memory.

His narrative sensibility allows us to see the hotel beyond its architecture or history. In the book, The Mark emerges as a living space—a place where routines unfold, celebrations take place, and the exceptional arises from the everyday.

Over time, The Mark has evolved beyond being just a hotel; it has become a destination in its own right. Its world encompasses fashion, gastronomy, and beauty through standout spaces like The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, The Mark Bar, the flagship salon of Frédéric Fekkai, and an Assouline library—making it one of the most iconic locations on the Upper East Side for both locals and visitors alike.

This identity also comes to life in its signature experiences. From sailing excursions to its famed Bergdorf Goodman Express pedicab, every detail reinforces the hotel’s personality and exclusivity. It’s also home to the largest hotel suite in North America, a symbol of the elegance that defines The Mark.

Beyond its spaces and experiences, the book emphasizes what can’t always be photographed: its atmosphere. The Mark is a place where time seems to pause, and every stay leaves a lasting impression.

A hundred years after the opening of its first iteration, The Mark reaffirms its status as one of the great New York City icons. This book becomes its printed memory—a record of everything that outlives the stay and lingers in collective memory.

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