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  Great Houses of London by James Stourton

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  A sumptuous book of the great houses of London features some of the most brilliant architecture, exuberant interiors and impressive designs in the city. With informative text and photographs by Fritz von der Schulenberg, this book opens our eyes to the histories which lie behind the facades.

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  London Hidden Interiors by Philip Davies

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  The latest of Philip Davies' magnificent photographic books on London (following Lost London and Panoramas of Lost London) features 1,200 photos of the city's less well-known architectural heritage: the interiors very few people get to see. Rich in cultural and design detail, this is a splendid addition to any Londoner's library. And if you would like to see an example of his excellent taste, come to Daunt Books in Marylebone High Street, which features in the introduction!

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  The Mind's Eye by Oliver Sacks

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  Sacks' most powerful and bitter-sweet book to date tells the stories of individuals who are able to navigate the world despite losing their capacity to recognise faces, the ability to read, a sense of three-dimensional space. The brief account of Sacks' own illness is rendered with humour and pathos.

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  This is Britain by Miroslav Sasek

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  A republication of Miroslav Sasek's glorious illustrations of Great Britain originally published during the 1960s. These iconic drawings are suitable for children aged 4 and upwards.

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  Ravilious in Pictures: Sussex & the Downs by James Russell

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  A handsome, well documented selection of illustrations by the wartime artist. The editor has included extensive descriptions and the context of each picture.

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  Ravilious in Pictures: Country Life by James Russell

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  A handsome, well documented selection of illustrations by the wartime artist. The editor has included extensive descriptions and the context of each picture.

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  Ravilious in Pictures: War Paintings by James Russell

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  A handsome, well documented selection of illustrations by the wartime artist. The editor has included extensive descriptions and the context of each picture.

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  Commando: Battle of Britain - Scramble! by Edited and Introduced by George Low

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  First published in 1961 and featuring illustrated stories of World War II, the Commando comic books have long been considered highly collectible. This special edition contains ten of the best Commando Battle of Britain comics and is 25% larger than the original. Great for action fans, plane-spotters, children and nostalgics alike.

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  In England by Don McCullin

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  Stark, dramatic, black and white photographs of the people and the cities of England over the last fifty years.

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  Journey Through the British Isles by Harry Cory Wright & Adam Nicolson

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  A wonderful colour photography book of the landscape of Great Britain.

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  England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins

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  A well-presented book with plenty of colour photographs on the most interesting churches in England, listed by area and each with a short introduction.

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  Ancient English Cathedrals by Mark Mills

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  A lovingly produced little book by mason Mark Mills providing an illustrated history of English Cathedrals.

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  For the Love of an Orchard by Jane McMorland Hunter & Chris Kelly

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  A wonderful, beautifully-illustrated book on growing and cooking orchard fruit. Includes mouth-watering recipes for Damson icecream, Black Forest Gateau and Pear and Almond Tart.

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  England's Thousand Best Houses by Simon Jenkins

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  Another excellent guide from Simon Jenkins, with the most historically and architecturally interesting houses across England organised by area. Well-presented with plenty of colour photographs and background information on each house.

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  Country Churches by Simon Jenkins

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  Part of Penguin's charming English Journeys series, a slim volume of extracts from Simon Jenkins' celebrated England's Thousand Best Churches. Perfect for the bedside table.

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  Romantic Moderns by Alexandra Harris

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  Although this wonderful book was published in September, we'd like to add our voices to those who voted it their book of the year. A well-written, beautifully produced history of an English Renaissance in art, writing and the imagination, which occurred at the beginning of the 20th century. Harris restores these great British artists and thinkers, who celebrated both the old and the new, as well as defining what it meant to be English, to their rightful place in the canon of modernism.

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  This is London by Sasek

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  A republication of the glorious Miroslav Sasek illustrations of London. These iconic drawings are suitable for children from 4 years and upwards.

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  Mapping London by Simon Foxell

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  A wonderful compendium of maps of London over the last 600 years.

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  London Art Guide by Sam Phillips

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  A beautifully illustrated guide to a superior selection of artwork in London. Scholarly descriptions accompany the photographs.

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  Great British Food by Canteen

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  A lovely little cookbook from the people behind the Canteen restaurants in London. Good, simple British food from spicy mutton pie to slow roast pork and apple crumble with custard.

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  London by Louise Nicholson

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  A coffee-table book of colour photography which celebrates London past and present, accompanied by a brief history and literary quotes.

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  Lost London by Philip Davies

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  A fascinating and surprisingly moving book of black and white photographs featuring the houses, factories, churches and streets of London which no longer exist. Endlessly absorbing, it is a great present for any Londoner. Please note that this book is extremely heavy, so we will have to add approximately £5 postage.

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  Quiet London by Siobhan Wall

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  This intriguing little book is an indispensible guide for those seeking unknown and serene locations in an increasingly noisy, overcrowded city. Siobhan Wall’s sense of adventure and taste for London’s most enticing galleries, libraries, bookshops and tranquil gardens made us want to explore the city all over again.

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  London in the Sixties by Rainer Metzger

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  From David Hockney to Mary Quant via The Beetles and Bridget Riley, this zingy book paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a city at the epicentre of a cultural boom. Fabulous photographs and colour illustrations are accompanied by an insightful commentary from an eminent cultural historian.

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  London Deluxe by Richard Bryant

  Price: £100.00    Add to Basket

  The best coffee-table book of London; these spectacular photographs capture the skyline, the cobbled streets, the parks and the city.