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London: A History

Series: Walker Studio
Brief Description
See the city of London like never before in a stunning gift book from the award-winning Laura Carlin. Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin's gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes, and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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London: A History

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See the city of London like never before in a stunning gift book from the award-winning Laura Carlin.

Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin's gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes, and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world.

From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London's history are celebrated through poems, excerpts, and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.

Series: Walker Studio

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406385502

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Studio

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Laura Carlin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1120g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the winner of several awards, including the V&A Book Illustration Award. Her work has featured in Vogue, the Guardian and The New York Times; her previous books for Walker include The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, which was awarded an honourable mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Award fiction category. See Laura's work at lauracarlin.blogspot.co.uk.

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