Trans New York

“If a picture says a thousand words, fifty pictures of trans people along with their written experiences tell a story in a uniquely hopeful way, asking readers to see the humanity and complexity of the trans community and all of the different people within it.”
—Publishers Weekly

“An award-winning photographer best known for his work in conflict zones has turned his lens on New York’s transgender community with stunning results.”
—The Article

“Trans New York is an astonishing book that balances the extraordinary and the ordinary to create something close to truth. Bussian's photographs are elegant and beautiful in their normality, often sitting at odds with the brutal realities of life as told by New York's trans community. A fine and mature piece of work.”
—Andrea Busfield, Journalist and Author of Born Under a Million Shadows

“Peter Bussian's photographs are subtle, respectful, interesting, and arresting, which make for an important book at an important time.”
—Jack Parsons, Photographer

“Peter's book is a celebration of life where the images are speaking a valid and understandable language. The subjects are as beautiful, comfortable, or awkward as others breathing the same air and experiencing the same sunlight and darkness. Their unique stories transmit value and transcend societal barriers across the world.”
—Jamal Shah, Actor and Director General of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts

“Peter Bussian's book is beautiful. New York City in all its grit, glamour, and uniqueness serves as a perfect backdrop in the telling of the remarkable stories of the proud, brave, beautiful trans community Mr. Bussian profiles. Each person's story is totally singular in the telling and photography. I came away with a greater understanding of and respect for all of these beautiful souls who are living their truth, and a real yearning for the city they call home.”
—Arianna Zukerman, Opera Singer and Educator

“An extraordinary visual essay on love, courage, and finding oneself.”
—Raynbow Affair Magazine

“Trans New York is a beautiful depiction of the trans individuals and community that make up the city. Photographed all over New York and set to backdrops that range from iconic landmarks to private spaces to lesser-known city blocks, the settings are as beautiful, interesting, and varied as the subjects themselves. Just as New York is not only one thing, not just the empire state building, nor only Flushing, Queens, or Williamsburg, Brooklyn, not just SoHo or Central Park, this book deftly and elegantly displays the trans community in all their divergent beauty.”
—Alyssa Blumstein, photographer of People of the Pride Parade

“What’s striking are the photos themselves; both in their beauty and how ‘normal’ the portraits are.”
—Palo Alto Weekly

“I learned so much from reading this book and I recommend this book to everybody.”
—Stacy White, The Etiquette Show