An Alphabet of London

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A superbly entertaining A - Z of London, with delightful illustrations by artist Christopher Brown. A London Alphabet includes reminiscences of a London childhood by the artist, and also insights into the creation of his charming linocuts. An irresistible gift book for all lovers of one of the greatest cities in the world.
London is the only city in the world where you could ever find Gilbert and George sharing space with the Gherkin and the Globe while the Great Fire burns and a gin drinker glugs her favorite tipple, and where members of the Bloomsbury Group hail a black cab while barrage balloons hover over Broadcasting House during the Blitz. In A London Alphabet, Christopher Brown presents a series of wonderfully whimsical linocuts illustrating every aspect of London past and present, including personalities, buildings, monuments, legends, historic events, and other metropolitan icons. From Dickens, Dr Johnson, Tower Bridge, and the Shard to the Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon, pigeons, and jellied eels, all London life is here. A born-and-bred Londoner, Brown recounts his own memories of growing up in the capital, and also describes how he creates his distinctive prints. His unique, often humorous take on London will delight anyone who lives in or visits the city.
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Weight 0.000000
Author Brown, Christopher
Availability IP
Department London
Format Hardback
ISBN 9781858945736
Pages 96
Published 27/02/2012
Publisher Merrell
Section London Travel Guides
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