My Town

An Artist's Life in London
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My Town by David Gentleman is a beautifully illustrated journey through one of the world's most iconic cities, London. The author, also an artist, offers a unique and personal perspective, capturing the city's essence through both words and stunning sketches. As he strolls along the streets and landmarks, readers are invited to experience the diverse sights, sounds, and stories of the vibrant urban landscape.
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A lovely compendium of London paintings and sketches, by one of the most cherished British artists of our time.

David Gentleman, an iconic British illustrator and designer, has lived a lifetime in London. Drawing from over sixty years of engagement with this most well-known capital city, My Town presents London as it was and as it is today.

His beautiful and intricate work - of the Thames, Hampstead Heath, Camden Town (where David Gentleman has lived in the same house for fifty years), London's parks and sights - offers us the pleasure of looking again at the everyday.

Accompanied by reflections on the work of an artist, commentary on the possibilities of ink, pen and paint, and personal thoughts on the ever-changing city, this is a delight for all those who flock to London.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846149757

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Particular Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 825g

Pages: 288

About the Author

David Gentleman is a painter and printmaker, working in many mediums. His work is held in many major galleries, including Tate, the V&A and the British Museum. He has designed British postage stamps and coins, and the platform-length mural at Charing Cross on the underground. His studio is at the top of an early Victorian house in Camden Town between crowded, rackety Camden Lock and the green spaces of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill.

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