Curiocity: An Alternative A-Z of London

Eliot, Henry; Lloyd-Rose, Matt

ISBN 10: 0141980796 / ISBN 13: 9780141980799

Published by Penguin UK, 2018

Seller Inventory # U9780141980799

Synopsis:

'The most ingenious, informative, inimitable, individual, innovative, insightful, inspiring, instructive, intelligible, intoxicating, intricate guide to the great city that I have ever seen. Bravo!' - Philip Pullman

'An endlessly fascinating guide to London ... an eccentric lexical juggernaut ... I doubt that anything of such crazy magnitude will be attempted again in a hurry' - Evening Standard

'The greatest book about London published in modern times ... an illuminated manuscript for the 21st century city' - Londonist

'However well you think you know London, you will discover something new on virtually every page, and the things you know well will be seen completely differently. Highly recommended' - The London Society

Curiocity is a new A to Z exploring every aspect of life in London. Its 26 chapters weave together the city's stories with striking reflections, practical ideas and itineraries, and contributions from London voices such as Monica Ali and Iain Sinclair. The book is illustrated by artists including Chris Riddell, Isabel Greenberg and Steven Appleby, and at the heart of each chapter is an original hand-drawn map, charting everything from the city's international communities, underground spaces and children's dreams, to its unrealised plans, erogenous zones and dystopian futures. Curiocity is a unique guide that will transform the way you see and experience London.

About the Author:

Henry Eliot and Matt Lloyd-Rose are old friends and Curiocity is their first book. Henry has led cheese walks in London, written a book about mazes called Follow This Thread, and he is the creative editor of Penguin Classics. Matt Lloyd-Rose has been a primary teacher, police officer, and social researcher in London. He wrote this book while living in Buenos Aires.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Curiocity: An Alternative A-Z of London
Publisher: Penguin UK
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 21370583
Signed: 6/26/2026 11:22:32 AM
Edition: 1782472952.