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The familiar streets of the capital are rendered almost uncanny in this contemplative, tonal series by Berris Connoly. Captivating in their atmospheric, filmic quality, Connoly’s photographs reveal small moments from the past, hinting at stories that have just happened or are about to. They have both a stillness and a promise of approaching disturbance, drawing us in to the urban landscape and making the London of 40 years ago feel at once distant and strangely present.
Want to know the best dog friendly coffee shop, hotel or parks in the capital? Dog lovers stick together and this book, compiled by cult dog magazine Four & Sons, is packed full of locals’ tips on how to enjoy the city with your pooch in tow (or vice versa).
It’s time to rediscover Britain. With more and more people shying away from international travel (through eco-conscious choice or pandemic necessity), we’re celebrating the inspiring getaways you can enjoy right here on our incredible island. Filled with exquisite photography, honest insider’s advice and the best of British hotel dining, rooms, grounds and spa experiences, this is a book both to have on your coffee table and impel you to pack a weekend bag.
Anonymous, found photos from the 40s to 70s that capture the freedom and adventure of the open road. These vintage photographs take you on a journey across Europe and America’s highways, celebrating the spirit of Kerouac’s great open road. Family road trips and first cars, unplanned pit-stops and incredible vistas are rediscovered from found colour slides, selected from The Anonymous Project’s collection of over 800,000. The people pictured here may be unknown, but these photographs capture a familiar excitement: getting behind the wheel and setting out to see where the road takes you.
From centuries old to brilliantly new, a stroll down any of the capital’s high streets provides a glorious miscellany of history and design. For shops are no longer just somewhere we buy things you can do that virtually, these days – but places we gather inspiration, browse for creativity and happen upon special objects. This compendium of London’s 100 most interesting stores, restaurants and cafes pairs original photography with insights into the sites’ past lives and the artistic thinking behind their distinct exteriors and unique signage, as well as insider’s tips on exactly when and why to visit now.
Women, though traditionally encouraged to cook at home, have long been much less championed in professional kitchens. And yet, within this challenging environment, many women are pioneering change – from nurturing all-female teams to shaking up the narrative of what it means to be a woman and a chef. This book celebrates those at the forefront of modern food, and the experiences that got them there, bringing together insightful interviews, original portraits and each chef’s most memorable recipe.
This work is a beautiful, disturbing and at times uplifting visual account of London’s first lockdown in arch 2020: the economy was all but shutdown yet many people felt closer to each other and to nature. What did Covid mean for London life? The answer was (and is still) not clear but the pandemic has made us question the very purpose of a city: Do we still need it? Can London ever return to normal? These images of eerie empty streets, people playing in rivers, views from tower blocks, stories from the NHS and more show the varied and dramatic effect that the virus has had on our urban as well as emotional lives.
Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind – you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.
2020 sparked a re-energised love of the capital’s parks for its many inhabitants, and photographer Sophia Spring was no exception. Camera in hand, Spring traverses the first dates, family meet-ups, yoga classes, swimming parties and other familiar life activities that suddenly started to take place outdoors. London is unique for its multitude of green spaces, which occupy some of the most expensive real estate in the world, but yet remain free and communal for all. This book celebrates the salvation that the accessibility of nature brought; and will continue to bring.
In recent years, a new phenomenon has gripped London’s culinary landscape – the rise of dessert bars, dedicatedly entirely to all things sugar and cream. The 50 spots in this guide will tempt not only the biggest sweet tooth but also those who claim not to have one at all.
An unashamedly opinionated guide to London’s very best and most stylish pubs.
Harlesden and Willesden has a rich history of multiculturalism. Roy Mehta’s exquisite black and white photographs capture the daily rituals of its various communities, most notably the Black and Irish, engaged in seemingly simple activities at home, in the street and at church. Shot from 1989-1993, the images move from profound moments of faith to quiet moments at home and to the noisy streets outside and remind us that every moment is an opportunity for connection and reflection.
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