{"title":"Lydia Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Lydia Wood’s works, readers are invited to explore the rhythms and textures of local life from fresh perspectives. Her writing marries lyrical observation with a sense of wanderlust, often revealing the nuances of landscapes and communities that might otherwise pass unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocals\u003c\/em\u003e and other titles by Wood capture the spirit of travel and adventure beyond the typical journey, delving into the everyday moments that shape a sense of place. Expect prose that is both evocative and grounded, drawing you into immersive experiences of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"locals-by-lydia-wood-9781399756334","title":"Locals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Shall we go to the pub?'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Delightful... This book is a labour of love, a catalogue of Wood's talent as an artist and a powerful reminder of the beauty of our boozers' \u003ci\u003eDAILY MAIL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePubs are where we meet our friends and family, colleagues and first dates, where strangers mingle happily, pints in hand and crisp packets spread open. Where brisk Londoners relax and tourists experience a different side of the city. Where landlords chat to regulars and conversation is accompanied by live music, TV sport or the clink of glasses. They are a place where anyone can become a local.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom historic landmarks and iconic boozers to intimate family establishments, there are pubs on the river, pubs down twisting alleyways, pubs in the shadows of skyscrapers. There are over 3,500 pubs in the capital and illustrator Lydia Wood is on a quest to draw them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocals\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of over sixty of her favourites and their stories: an artist's celebration of their beauty and their charm, their idiosyncrasies and their histories, their landlords and their locals. (Also, their cats.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is London and its beloved pubs - come on in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734377611500,"sku":"9781399756334","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399756334-locals.jpg?v=1781219640"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lydia-wood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}