Transit Tourism by David Seltzer with Josh Bach

David Seltzer celebrates the release of his illustrated set of essays exploring the iconic art and design of subway systems around the world. In conversation with Josh Bach, followed by a signing.

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An illustrated set of essays exploring 22 global subway systems, revealing how each reflects its city's character through architecture, art, and design.

In Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, readers embark on a visual journey through the world's bustling subway systems, where each station tells a story of its city's soul. From the ornate elegance of Moscow's stations to the sleek minimalism of São Paulo’s, this illustrated collection of travel essays explores 22 urban metros, revealing how their architecture, art, and design reflect the unique character and culture of each metropolis.

Whether urban explorers, design aficionados, or simply curious about the hidden narratives beneath our cities, readers will encounter a fresh perspective on the subterranean worlds that shape our urban landscapes.

Subway systems include: Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Glasgow, Istanbul, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Montreal, Moscow, Munich, Naples, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, São Paulo, Stockholm, Tokyo, and Washington.

David Seltzer has over 40 years’ experience as an investment banker and financial advisor raising capital for transportation agencies and other governmental issuers. After two decades in the securities industry, including Lazard Frères and Lehman Brothers, he joined the US Department of Transportation and later cofounded Mercator Advisors LLC in 2001. He has written book chapters and articles on transportation finance for various publications, has testified before Senate and House transportation committees, and has given presentations at numerous industry conferences and taught public finance graduate courses. David currently serves as a trustee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, CraftNOW Philadelphia and several other boards. He resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Josh Bach is a New York–based multidisciplinary designer with a background in architecture, graphic design, and textile design. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of the Arts, and the Fashion Institute of Technology. His work spans corporate identities, television campaigns, textile collections, immersive brand pop-ups, and private label products. Over the years, he has designed everything from a single business card to luxury apparel for ten consecutive Super Bowls. Equally inspired by museums and flea markets, Josh is a firm believer in the idea that “brilliant design is everywhere, just keep both your eyes & mind open.”