London [Hardcover]

Richard Bryant (Photographer), Peter Ackroyd (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2008

Richard Bryant’s London is a fitting love letter to a city with an unparalleled history and an inimitable and tangible soul. Following the path of the river, the reader travels across London, from the bucolic West to the postmodern East—from the beautiful villas and gardens of Notting Hill through Bedford Square and Georgian London to Roman ruins, the historic monuments of Greenwich, and the new city rising in the docklands. Richard Bryant’s spectacular photographs capture every aspect of London, from the distinctive beauty of the Royal parks to the formal splendor of Whitehall, and from the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament to charming Fenchurch and streetscapes unchanged for centuries. In the tradition of New York New York, Los Angeles, and Atlantic, this deluxe volume showcases breathtaking panoramic photographs—including ten stunning gatefolds that open to present six feet of cityscape. The edition will be limited to 5,000 numbered copies, each including a signed print. With an introduction by Peter Ackroyd, the most distinctive and authoritative biographer of the city to date, London is a unique and definitive tribute to one of the most amazing cities in the world.

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"Bryant's London is a fitting love letter to a legendary city...showcases stunning panoramic photography-and 10 breathtaking gatefolds that open to six feet of cityscape...a must-have for any Anglophite." --Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates

"...if you can't get there, buy the book."

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rizzoli (October 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0847831531
• ISBN-13: 978-0847831531
• Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 2.9 x 19.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars London as you have never seen it, November 4, 2008

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westendlad (london) - See all my reviews

This review is from: London (Hardcover)

This must be the finest collection of London images that you have ever seen. A wonderful pictorial essay from the finest public buildings and monuments to back street cafes and green spaces. Quite breathtaking.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Binding falling apart, January 2, 2011

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ER Doc (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: London (Hardcover)

Richard Bryant is an incredible photographer and we loved his work on display at Somerset House in London so much that we bought the entire book. It's a great collection, but the binding has completely fallen apart with minimal use.

Overall, very satisfied with the prints but completely unsatisfied with the actual book. We've contacted the publisher and heard nothing.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I thought, April 5, 2011

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This review is from: London (Hardcover)

London is quite possibly one of the most fascinating places on earth, at least for me. This is why I'm torn about what I am about to write. While I have never been able to find a book that encapsulates Britain's scenery until now, I am most disappointed by the book's size. It's miniscule! These pictures need to be enjoyed in a HUGE coffee book format. Don't buy this book unless you need a doorstopper.

Alas, it is my fault for not checking the dimensions.