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My Town

An Artist's Life in London

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David Gentleman has lived in London for almost seventy years, most of it on the same street. This book is a record of a lifetime spent observing, drawing and getting to know the city, bringing together work from across his whole career, from his earliest sketches to watercolours painted just a few months ago.Here is London as it was, and as it is today: the Thames, Hampstead Heath; the streets, ... Read more

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David Gentleman has lived in London for almost seventy years, most of it on the same street. This book is a record of a lifetime spent observing, drawing and getting to know the city, bringing together work from across his whole career, from his earliest sketches to watercolours painted just a few months ago.Here is London as it was, and as it is today: the Thames, Hampstead Heath; the streets,
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London, You're Beautiful

An Artist's Year

by David Gentleman ...

David Gentleman has been drawing London all his adult life, and for the past year has spent his days focused on looking afresh at the city. The resulting book of sketches, drawings and watercolours, arranged month by month, shows a year in the life of London and reveals the city that is hidden in plain view. From its surprising expanse of sky to the crushed closeness of the tube, from Rainham ... Read more

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David Gentleman has been drawing London all his adult life, and for the past year has spent his days focused on looking afresh at the city. The resulting book of sketches, drawings and watercolours, arranged month by month, shows a year in the life of London and reveals the city that is hidden in plain view. From its surprising expanse of sky to the crushed closeness of the tube, from Rainham
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Lessons for Young Artists

by David Gentleman ...

A charming book of practical guidance and inspiring insight on living a creative life from David Gentleman, one of Britain’s most beloved artists.David Gentleman, now in his nineties, and renowned for his drawings, paintings, engravings, and prints, continues to inspire artists the world over. In Lessons for Young Artists, Gentleman shares the tools of his trade, the advice he lives by, and his ... Read more

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A charming book of practical guidance and inspiring insight on living a creative life from David Gentleman, one of Britain’s most beloved artists.David Gentleman, now in his nineties, and renowned for his drawings, paintings, engravings, and prints, continues to inspire artists the world over. In Lessons for Young Artists, Gentleman shares the tools of his trade, the advice he lives by, and his
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Hill Towns of Italy

by Lucy Lilian Notestein ...

Lucy Lilian Notestein's Hill Towns of Italy is a lyrical and evocative exploration of Italy's picturesque hilltop villages, capturing the charm, history, and cultural richness of these timeless landscapes. With keen observation and poetic prose, Notestein takes readers on a journey through the cobbled streets, ancient walls, and vibrant traditions that define these remarkable towns. From Tuscany's ... Read more

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Lucy Lilian Notestein's Hill Towns of Italy is a lyrical and evocative exploration of Italy's picturesque hilltop villages, capturing the charm, history, and cultural richness of these timeless landscapes. With keen observation and poetic prose, Notestein takes readers on a journey through the cobbled streets, ancient walls, and vibrant traditions that define these remarkable towns. From Tuscany's
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Our Jacko

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A deeply personal and tender story of war, peace and those who are left behind. One hundred years after the war to end all wars, Jacko’s descendants discover his notebook and the untold stories tucked in its pages."This war is a nightmare that one day I shall wake from and then forget. And if I don't wake, then you shall never know. I don't want you ever to know."No one seems to know where the ... Read more

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A deeply personal and tender story of war, peace and those who are left behind. One hundred years after the war to end all wars, Jacko’s descendants discover his notebook and the untold stories tucked in its pages."This war is a nightmare that one day I shall wake from and then forget. And if I don't wake, then you shall never know. I don't want you ever to know."No one seems to know where the
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London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

The Sunday Times Bestseller

by Jack Chesher ...

See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees in our parks; railings made from ... Read more

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See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees in our parks; railings made from
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

by Michael Williams ...

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... Read more

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SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
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London Deco: Introduction

by Gregory Edwards ...

'London Deco: Introduction' is an essential introductory volume for the London Deco series of ebooks by Gregory Edwards, and published by Hidden City Publishing. In 'London Deco: Introduction' there are attempts to answer the questions: "Why is London not Regarded as an Art Deco City?" and, at least as far as London is concerned, "What Makes a Building Art Deco?". It also has a directory of ... Read more

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'London Deco: Introduction' is an essential introductory volume for the London Deco series of ebooks by Gregory Edwards, and published by Hidden City Publishing. In 'London Deco: Introduction' there are attempts to answer the questions: "Why is London not Regarded as an Art Deco City?" and, at least as far as London is concerned, "What Makes a Building Art Deco?". It also has a directory of
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The Bookshop Book

by Jen Campbell ...

Every bookshop has a storyWe're not talking about rooms that are just full of books.We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops.Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea ... Read more

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Every bookshop has a storyWe're not talking about rooms that are just full of books.We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops.Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea
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Brighton, A Very Peculiar History

by David Arscott ...

Series Book 21 - A Very Peculiar History
Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the ... Read more

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Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the
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City Trails - London

by Lonely Planet Kids, Moira Butterfield ...

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Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city!Discover London's best-kept secrets, amazing stories ... Read more

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Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise! Let Marco and Amelia, our Lonely Planet explorers, take you off the tourist trail and guide you on a journey through London that you'll never forget. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to London, plans to go there or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city!Discover London's best-kept secrets, amazing stories
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Seven Kinds of People You Find in Bookshops

by Shaun Bythell ...

From the author of Confessions of a Bookseller, a cankerous and darkly funny field guide to bookstore customers.It does take all kinds and through the misanthropic eyes of a very grumpy bookseller, we see them all. There's the Expert (with subspecies from the Bore to the Helpful Person), the Young Family (ranging from the Exhausted to the Aspirational), Occultists (from Conspiracy Theorist to ... Read more

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From the author of Confessions of a Bookseller, a cankerous and darkly funny field guide to bookstore customers.It does take all kinds and through the misanthropic eyes of a very grumpy bookseller, we see them all. There's the Expert (with subspecies from the Bore to the Helpful Person), the Young Family (ranging from the Exhausted to the Aspirational), Occultists (from Conspiracy Theorist to
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