London: Portrait of a City (DECORATIVES ART)

Biddulph, Fiona and Weinreb, Ben

ISBN 10: 0714838594 / ISBN 13: 9780714838595

Published by Phaidon Press, 1999

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL10305269

Synopsis:

London: Portrait of a City is an intimate photographic essay capturing the glory and character of the city's buildings, facades and interiors. Its neat, portable format -- and great value for money -- make it an ideal companion or souvenir for the many tourists, visitors and inhabitants who are captivated by the architectural feasts that this multifarious city offers. From the sublime to the ubiquitous, many of these photographs present unusual views of well-known monuments or highlight their lesser-known idiosyncracies.

Review: There is always something new to discover about London. Just ask Matthew Weinreb, an architectural photographer par excellence who has lived there all his life. Better yet, tag along with him as he rediscovers his birthplace in this homage to one of the most exciting cities in the world. Weinreb's stunning color images--accompanied by his father Ben's commentary--include sculpted stone angels, intricately crafted wrought-iron gates, medieval stained glass, neoclassical doors, a bull's eye window at King's Cross Underground, the clock tower of the Royal College of Music, and the decorative Tudor brick chimneys of Hampton Court. Not to mention the magnificent terra cotta architecture of the Natural History Museum in South Kensington.

Bibliographic Details

Title: London: Portrait of a City (DECORATIVES ART)
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good