{"title":"J. M. Richards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. M. Richards\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of urban landscapes and architectural heritage, with a focus on British cultural history. Readers can expect insightful accounts that blend detailed observation with a deep appreciation for design, capturing the essence of everyday environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorks such as \u003cem\u003eHigh Street (Victoria and Albert Museum)\u003c\/em\u003e showcase Richards' unique ability to reveal the stories and significance behind familiar places. These books appeal to those interested in arts and culture, urban studies, and the historical fabric of cities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"high-street-victoria-and-albert-museum-by-eric-ravilious-9780500480793","title":"High Street (Victoria and Albert Museum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA facsimile edition of the classic \u003cem\u003eHigh Street\u003c\/em\u003e, which pairs the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with a fascinating text by architectural historian J. M. Richards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1938, this charming book introduces the British high street. Shops include the family butcher, the cheesemonger, the baker and confectioner, and the oyster bar, as well as specialised establishments such as the \u003cem\u003eplumassier\u003c\/em\u003e, the clerical outfitter, and the submarine engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz. As a result, it has become one of the most collectible of all artists' books from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful facsimile edition features all 24 of Ravilious's colour illustrations, and includes an essay by Gill Saunders, Senior Curator of Prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum, that sets the book in its historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424256245996,"sku":"9780500480793","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500480793.jpg?v=1774768771"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-m-richards.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}