London: A History
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:4th Jul '24
Should be back in stock very soon
See the city of London like never before in a stunning special limited edition gift book from the award-winning Laura Carlin.
Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin's gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world. From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London's history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.
Only 200 copies are being printed of this rare and striking limited edition, which includes: a full-colour printed, magnetized, lined box with ribbon, a stylish envelope containing a limited-edition Laura Carlin print, a jacketed hardback with exclusive cover art, and it's all perfectly packaged in a spectacular decorative box.
A sweeping illustrated tour of London from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present. . . . The soft, slightly impressionistic illustrations, executed in watercolor, ink, oil pastel, and colored pencil, use a muted palette that perfectly matches the tone of the narrative, which provides the essence of the history. . . . Like a walk through a well-curated museum on the history of a great city. * Kirkus Reviews *
Fantastically condensed and strikingly illustrated with cryptic sketches reminiscent of medieval manuscripts, this history of the city of London begins in prehistoric times and swiftly sweeps through centuries. . . . Will captivate inquisitive browsers who enjoy getting swept up in historical events. * Booklist *
ISBN: 9781529525335
Dimensions: 270mm x 360mm x 52mm
Weight: 1970g
216 pages