First published in 1938, this classic book introduces the British high street, pairing the timeless illustrations of beloved artist Eric Ravilious with an engaging text by architectural historian J. M. Richards. Shops include the family butcher, the cheesemonger, the knife grinder, and the oyster bar. Only 2,000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz during World War II. As a result, it has become one of the most collectible of all artist’s books from this period. This beautiful facsimile edition features Ravilious’s illustrations in exquisite color and includes an essay by V&A curator Gill Saunders, putting the book and its history into context.

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Eric Ravilious (1903–1942) was a painter, designer, illustrator, and wood engraver and remains one of the best-known English artists of the 1930s. He died at 39 while on service as an Official War Artist in WWII. Sir J. M. Richards (1907–1992) was the editor of the Architectural Review from 1937 to 1971 and architectural correspondent for the London Times for more than 20 years. Gill Saunders is a senior curator at the V&A.

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Based in London, Rocket works with contemporary artists from Britain, Europe and the United States including: Michelle Grabner, Charles Christopher Hill, Gerold Miller, Martin Parr, Will Taylar and Lars Wolter. Alongside the contemporary program Rocket also exhibits abstract artists from the 1960s. In recent exhibitions Rocket has branched out into exhibiting mid 20th century Danish design. In the gallery bookshop Rocket stocks books on art, photography and design - both new titles and out of print books, with an emphasis on signed and deluxe editions.

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