Looking Up in London by Jane Peyton

Looking Up in London by Jane Peyton

A warning to anyone who claims that they know London...think again! There is a whole new world waiting for us if we would only look beyond those familiar storefronts and all that corporate branding. "Looking up in London" is the first book to introduce us to the overlooked gems on London's buildings above eye-level. Combining a travel guide with a treasure hunt, this is a book for London's explorers, visitors and residents alike. A compendium of detailed colour photographs, maps and fascinating architectural and historical facts about special decorative features introduces us to a dimension of London we may otherwise never have seen. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs, this book is the equivalent of taking a tour with a local who knows all the hidden corners and secrets that other tour guides ignore.

"..a new book on London offers information on all the giants, cherubs and Greek gods that stare down from the old buildings of the city centre, and other points of architectural interest..." (The Irish Times, 17 May 2003) "...will appeal to all visitors of the city..." (This is London , Spring Bank Holiday Edition 2003) "...full of fascinating facts and intriguing images..." (What's on in London, 21-28 May 2003) "...if you catch its infectious zeal for all things upward, you may find yourself walking into lampposts... (Belgravia Magazine, June/July 2003) "...beautiful photographs...no expert knowledge required, just make sure you have a free afternoon, comfy shoes and a flexible neck..." (Independent on Sunday, 15 June 2003) "...Any resident or visitor to London could benefit from this intriguing pocket-sized book about London's fascinating landmarks that are above eye-level..." (OK (Hot Stars), 22 July 2003) "...a compendium of photographs and historical facts it introduces the reader to a host of architectural gems that dot the city streets above eye level..." (The Big Issue) "...is a small jewel of a book that will guide you to the best high up hot spots..." (Time Out, 27 August 2003) "...very entertaining...recommend it to anyone interested in the architecture or history of London..." (Building Engineer, October 2003) "...very entertaining...recommend it to anyone interested in the architecture or history of London..." (Building Engineer, October 2003) "...little gem of a book..." (Realm, March 2004)

Jane and Helen Peyton grew up in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Jane works in factual television programme production and Helen lectures in art at colleges in Yorkshire. They are widely travelled, together and individually. They realised that buildings meant more to them than images of each other when, looking through their travel photographs, they found none of each other but dozens featuring balconies, chimneys and door frames. Looking up in London is their first professional collaboration.

SKU	Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13	9780470849422
ISBN 10	0470849428
Titel	Looking Up in London
Autor	Jane Peyton
Serie	Looking Up
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2003-04-25
Seitenanzahl	172
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.