London Style Guide - Hardcover

Graville, Saska

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1742668909 ISBN 13: 9781742668901

Publisher: Murdoch Books, 2012

Synopsis

Everyone is familiar with the iconic. Instead, this book takes you on a journey to the heart and soul of London, revealing the hidden and stylish places that make this city so incredibly unique and eclectic. There is an essence to London style, and you find it in the small, off-the-radar places: the one-off shops, street markets, corner pubs and local restaurants that Londoners themselves go to. These places share a certain eccentricity, quirkiness and independence of spirit, and that's what this book is all about. London can be big and overwhelming, and there are many guide books directing you to the key trophy sights of the city. "London Style Guide" breaks it down by village, and reveals the places that the locals love. We feature some of the Londoners behind the shops, cafes and hotels, and ask them to reveal their city secrets. By delivering a carefully chosen selection of the smaller, most stylish spots that are revered by the residents, visitors feel like locals. It's London up close and personal.This title: is a must-have guide featuring more than 160 hand-picked venues highlighting the most interesting and happening areas throughout London; includes meet the Londoner section: up close and personal interviews with 17 shop and cafe owners, showcasing their favourite local haunts; is beautifully presented and highly illustrated with photographs of all listings, including venues interiors, food, fashion and accommodation; and, includes comprehensive content with map references, address and website listings that is practical for visitors and locals alike.

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Product Description

Take a journey to the heart and soul of London and discover the stylish places that make the city unique, as Saska Graville shares her insider's knowledge in London Style Guide. There is an essence to London style, and you find it in the small,off-the-radar places: the one-off shops, street markets, corner pubs and local restaurants that Londoners themselves go to. These places share a certain eccentricity, quirkiness and independence of spirit, and that's what London style is all about. Broken down by the city s villages, London Style Guide contains more than 160 hand-picked venues and reveals the best places to eat, sleep and shop, as loved by Londoners themselves. With 17 'Meet the Londoner' sections containing interviews with some of the people behind London's most exciting and quirky venues, this is a guide that will appeal to visitors and residents alike. This is London, up close and personal.

Review

Reveals those eccentric, quirky places that Londoners love to eat, shop and drink in. The content is split by area and each entry comes with a short review and beautiful images --Olive

Edition details

• Publisher: Murdoch Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1742668909
• ISBN 13: 9781742668901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 296