50 People of East London (Illustrated Book 1)
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Limited edition print 'A' plus a copy of the book it appears in: London 1977-1987 by Berris Conolly.
Book 1 from the series 'Illustrated East London'.
‘50 People of East London’ by Adam Dant. 112pp hardcover, matt paper, gold foiled, 145 x 205mm
The standard edition of 50 People of East London is now SOLD OUT. We still have a very limited number of Collector's Editions available.
A painfully accurate guide to the diverse, colourful and sometimes infuriating people of east London.
Although the drawings are reminiscent of old-fashioned comic books or Hogarth’s 18th Century prints, the individuals portrayed represent the very modern characters that make up the melting pot of East London.
Adam Dant is an internationally renowned artist who lives in Shoreditch, East London.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-1-6
A Notebook for Bad Ideas
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A perfect notebook in which to risk imperfection
We believe that to do something well you have to risk doing something badly. Creativity is about mistakes, editing, exploring and trying again. It’s definitely not about being perfect. That’s why we’ve worked for three years, with multiple failed attempts, to make the very best notebook we can... so that you can let loose. Be yourself.
Key details:
-200mm x 140mm (slightly smaller than A5)
-Opens extra flat – to broaden your thinking
-100GSM 160pp acid-free FSC ivory paper – to soak up juicy ideas
-Super-durable cloth binding – to withstand the harshest mistakes
-Comes in two colours: RED (warm grey endpapers) or GREY (pastel pink endpapers)
-Plain or ruled pages
-Includes a pull-out insert featuring inspiring quotes from great thinkers
-Foil-stamped fox logo and ribbon marker
'Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.’ – Salvador Dalí
A Portrait of Hackney (Book 3: East London Photo Stories)
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Book 3 from the series 'East London Photo Stories'.
‘A Portrait of Hackney’ by Zed Nelson. 96pp hardcover, quarter-bound cloth spine, gold foiled, 199 x 139 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
An intimate look at the ever-changing face of Hackney: the complexity, the contradictions, the clash of cultures. Portraits and landscapes are set against overheard snippets of conversations from the area. Zed Nelson has lived his whole life in Hackney - it was here he learnt to ride a bike, took his first drugs and lost his virginity. When he was young this was a place to get away from but now he has fallen back in love with the area.
Zed Nelson gained international recognition as a documentary photographer working in some of the world’s most troubled areas. In recent years he has turned his focus on Western society to reflect on contemporary social issues. His work has been exhibited at Tate Britain, the ICA and the National Portrait Gallery and resides in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Nelson lives and works in Hackney, East London. This is his third book.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-3-0
A Very British Picnic (Book 11: Vintage Britain)
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'A Very British Picnic', 144pp, cloth spine, 196 x 156mm. Images sourced from several archives. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Book 11 in the series 'Vintage Britain'
White bread, grey clouds and big smiles: this collection of vintage images captures the timeless, defiant joy of those who brave the British weather to picnic just about anywhere – be it beside a cliff, next to a motorway or in a field of bemused cows.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-19-3
A Very Vintage Christmas
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'A Very Vintage Christmas, Photographs 1900-1980', 144pp, cloth spine, 196 x 156mm. Images sourced from several archives. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Whether your childhood involved cut-paper snowflakes, carols sung by an open fire or stockings stuffed with chocolate, this nostalgic collection of vintage photography from around the world will remind you of the steadfast magic, warmth and wonder of Christmas.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-79-7
Adventures in the Lea Valley (Book 12: East London Photo Stories)
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Book 12 from the series 'East London Photo Stories'
‘Adventures in the Lea Valley’ by Polly Braden and David Campany. 112pp hardcover, quarter-bound, gold foiled, 199 x 139 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
Before the arrival of the 2012 Olympic Games, the Lea Valley was East London's secret retreat. Polly Braden and David Campany documented its strange, gently surreal beauty, before it was transformed forever.
Polly Braden is renowned for her naturalistic photographs of human relationships and has previously published two books: China Between (2011) and Great Interactions: Life With Learning Disabilities and Autism (2016). She works on long term self-initiated projects as well as commissions for international publications.
David Campany writes, curates exhibitions and makes images. His many books include A Handful of Dust (2015), The Open Road: photography and the American Road Trip (2014). David is a recipient of the ICP Infinity Award and the Kraszna-Krauz Award.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-12-1
Afro Vegan
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'Afro Vegan: Family recipes from a British-Nigerian kitchen'. Text and photography by Zoe Alakija. Edited by Harry Adès. 176pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
A vegan cookbook that draws its breath from the explosive colours, contrasts, cultures and flavours of West Africa.
Inspired by Zoe’s British-Nigerian heritage, these eclectic fusion recipes – from jollof arancini to plantain brownies – give a playful, contemporary twist to the joy-infused food of her childhood.
Zoe Alakija is an art director and food stylist based in London. This is her first book.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-90-9
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After the Olympics
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'After the Olympics' by Tony Mak, 128pp, cloth spine, 196mm x 156mm. With an introduction by Ravi Ghosh.
Over a decade has passed since the Olympics came to London, but what remains? The glass towers and monumental stadiums stand proud but the world’s attention has moved on. During the pandemic, Tony Mak documented this complex legacy and the local communities living in its wake.
Tony Mak is a Cantonese Chinese visual artist.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-27-8
Along the Hackney Canal (Book 11: East London Photo Stories)
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Book 11 from the series 'East London Photo Stories'
‘Along the Hackney Canal’ by Freya Najade. 96pp hardcover, quarter-bound, gold foiled, 199 x 139 mm
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Freya Najade's photographs take us on a slow journey along the waterways of East London; from the Regent's Canal to the River Lea, discovering unexpected beauty and wilderness in the heart of the city.
Freya Najade is a German photographer living and working in East London. In 2009 she graduated in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from London College of Communication and now works on personal long-term projects and commissions. Her work has been shown in The Guardian, The British Journal of Photography, The Times and Die Zeit amongst other places. This is her second book.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-11-4
An English Summer
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'An English Summer', introduction by Rosalind Jana, 96pp, cloth binding, 285mm x 237mm.
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An English summer is a precious thing: often short-lived but all the more tender for it. As the country contended with Brexit and Covid, Chanel Irvine traversed our shores documenting the magic of this fleeting season and the small rituals that many of us clung to in uncertain times.
Chanel Irvine is a documentary photographer based in London whose work celebrates timeless, everyday moments.
Design by Friederike Huber.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-22-3
An Opinionated Guide to Art London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Art London'. Text by Christina Rose Brown. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
We all know London is one of the capitals of the art world. But what does that mean for us everyday folk? This opinionated guide brings the scene to life – dusting off museum collections, opening intimidating doors and separating the stuffy from the spectacular – so you’ll know which masterpieces to visit and where to buy, or even make, your very own.
Christina Rose Brown is a Brighton-born, London-based artist, educator and writer. She can normally be found in a gallery with her kids in tow. @christinarosebrown
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-30-8
An Opinionated Guide to Berlin
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'An Opinionated Guide to Berlin. Text by Lydia Winter. 240pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 88 places, an introduction, and ‘best for' section.
Here is our love letter to the ever-metamorphosing city of Berlin: a simple, short but deliciously opinionated guide to our very favourite places to visit, whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-73-5
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An Opinionated Guide to Big Kids' London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Big Kids' London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 57 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
London is a great place to tire out fast-growing kids. But it's also full of tacky overpriced outings. This opinionated guide tells you where to go for maximum fun. From pug cafes and puppet barges to speedboats and slime workshops, these places are so bonkers and inspiring, you'll want to be a big kid too.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for young Londoners and their adults on her blog bablands.com and has written two other books for this series, including An Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London: The Best of the Capital for 0-5s. She lives in Camden with her own two kids, who are both getting far too big far too quickly.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-21-6
An Opinionated Guide to Brighton
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'An Opinionated Guide to Brighton. Text by Joe Minihane with Photography by Ellen Richardson. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55+ places, an introduction, a map and ‘seasonal events’.
Long considered England's favourite seaside getaway, Brighton is now more brilliant than ever before. This pithy guide will tell you everything you need to know (and nothing you don't) so you can avoid the tourist traps and find the best of the city, from exceptional coffee and sustainable restaurants to perfect cliffside walks and proper pubs.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-38-4
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An Opinionated Guide to Bristol
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'An Opinionated Guide to Bristol. Text by Florence Filose. 176 pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 60 places, an introduction, a map and ‘a perfect weekend.’
You’ll need a lifetime to explore this creative, countercultural city. But you might want your life for other places too. Which is why we’ve given unashamedly strong opinions about the very best places to eat, see art, rest up and have an all round Bristolian blast. (Oh, and there’s an artificial surf lake.)
ISBN: 978-1-914314-60-5
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An Opinionated Guide to British Art
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'An Opinionated Guide to British Art' by Lucy Davies. 160pp, hardback, 129 x 180mm.
Who cares about British Art? From William Blake to a wearable washing machine, this short but very opinionated guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of 64 iconic artworks, and explains in no uncertain terms why they matter and why British Art is amongst the most exciting in the world.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-45-2
An Opinionated Guide to Cycle London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Cycle London. Text by Rachel Segal-Hamilton. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 10 rides, 35+ places, an introduction, and ‘seasonal events’.
London ain't exactly Amsterdam. But it is surprisingly brilliant for cycling. Two wheels are the greenest (and perhaps fastest) way to get around the city. And with new cycleways, hire schemes and bike shops galore, it's a veritable subculture. Whether you're a fair-weather commuter or hardened racer, this guide will get your wheels spinning like no other.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-50-6
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An Opinionated Guide to Design London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Design London'. Text by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 58 places, an introduction, 3 walks, a map and ‘best for...’
London is a global centre for design. And you don’t need deep pockets to enjoy it. Whether you want to ogle Eames chairs, score exquisite stationery, visit world-leading museums or discover luxurious homeware, this unapologetically opinionated guide will tell you how to experience the very best of the city’s rebellious, ever-evolving design scene.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-70-4
An Opinionated Guide to East London (Third Edition)
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'An Opinionated Guide to East London (Third Edition)'. Text by Sonya Barber. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber and David Post. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 73 places, an introduction, a map and a ‘perfect weekend’ itinerary.
This highly opinionated, newly updated guide will lead you to the very best places in east London. Hoxton Mini Press is based in Hackney and we know and love this area. Here’s where we’d tell you to go if you came to visit us and stayed in our spare room. And bought us a really nice gift.
Sonya Barber is a freelance writer and former news and events editor at Time Out London. She is a born-and-bred Londoner.
Charlotte Schreiber is a German fashion and editorial photographer based in Hamburg and London.
David Post is a London-based photographer whose images feature on MAST chocolate bars, and in several books by Hoxton Mini Press.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-09-4
An Opinionated Guide to Eco London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Eco London'. Text by Emmy Watts. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 56 places, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
You may be surprised, but London is one of the world's most sustainable cities. We've got zero-waste bars, carbon neutral gyms and even ethical enchiladas. But that doesn't make it easy to sort the green from the green-washed. If you want to enjoy the city while reducing your impact, this opinionated guide will show you where to go to live the good life.
Emmy Watts is a Yorkshire-born writer specialising in fun things to do in London with kids. She lives in Camden with her own two children, who she's attempting to raise as sustainably as possible (though that's easier said than done given their shared aversion to vegetables and penchant for pink plastic).
Charlotte Schreiber is a German fashion and editorial photographer based in Hamburg and London.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-20-9
An Opinionated Guide to Erotic Art
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'An Opinionated Guide to Erotic Art' by Elise Bell. 152pp, hardback, 129 x 180mm.
Sex is everywhere – yet its depiction remains steeped in taboo. This bold and opinionated guide uncovers 62 of the most daring erotic artworks, from the titillating to the downright profane, revealing how these pieces not only challenge societal boundaries but also reflect our most enduring desires and fantasies.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-71-1
An Opinionated Guide to Free London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Free London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ and seasonal events.
There's more to the capital than overpriced coffee and unaffordable housing. Leave your wallet at home, pick up this guide and have a golden time without spending any silver. From sky-high gardens to riotous gigs, inspiring lectures to roller discos, the activities in this book prove the best things in life (and London) are free.
Emmy Watts (author of An Opinionated Guide to Eco London and An Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with an unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-32-2
An Opinionated Guide to Historic London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Historic London'. Text by Sheldon Goodman. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, 3 walks, a map and ‘best for...’
History is boring. No, history is alive! And this is your opinionated guide to London's very present past. Whether you want to walk the hidden corridors above St Paul's, shop in London's oldest cigar store, ride the Mail Rail or enjoy artisan coffee in an ornate Victorian lavatory, it's time for a new look at the old.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-46-9
An Opinionated Guide to Independent London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Independent London'. Text by Imogen Lepere. Photography by Lesley Lau, 160pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 54 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
In an age of behemoth brands, visiting local independent shops has never been more rewarding – or important. London has an army of small owner-run indies and we’ve picked the very best. From artisan delis to stationery hubs, these shops are champions of friendly service and expert knowledge. Go out, support and enjoy. The book includes 54 shops and is packed with original photography, insider tips and interviews with the owners.
Words by Imogen Lepere,
Photography by Lesley Lau
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-82-4
An Opinionated Guide to Kids' London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Kids' London'. Text by Emmy Watts. Photography by Martin Usborne and David Post. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 51 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
People think London is awful for kids. Here is a big secret: it’s incredible. Where else can you find 3,000 parks, endless interactive exhibits and a magic garden where Henry VIII once walked? This is a grown-up guide to having serious fun with your little ones.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for tiny Londoners on her blog bablands.com and lives in Camden with her two kids, who’ve both visited all 51 places in this book (many, many times).
Martin Usborne is a photographer, new dad and co-founder of Hoxton Mini Press. There is no link between these facts and him getting the job on the book.
David Post is a Canadian-born, London-based photographer whose images feature on MAST chocolate bars, as well as in several books by Hoxton Mini Press.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-98-5
An Opinionated Guide to London
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'An Opinionated Guide to London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 240pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 90 places, walks, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
This is our love letter to the ludicrously lovely city of London: a simple, short but deliciously opinionated guide to our very favourite places to visit, whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-74-2
An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture'. Text by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. Photography by Taran Wilkhu, 176pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm.
This is a short, opinionated guide to the most exciting, arresting buildings in the capital. Packed full of original photography, we tell you what you should visit and why, whether Classical, Contemporary, Modernist, Brutalist or beyond. If it’s great, it’s in here.
Created with the expert insight of writers Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli and photography by Taran Wilkhu, this pocket-sized companion features 54 must-see buildings in the capital. We are not wedded to a particular architectural style, or worried about which buildings are cool, or if some are too touristic. But we do live in and love London and are fanatical about design and culture. These are simply the absolute best buildings, in our opinion.
Includes a foreword by Open House director Rory Olcayto, an architectural glossary and three guided walks with maps.
Words by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. Sujata is an Online Design Editor at Wallpaper*, born and based in London. Rosa is a Design Editor at Wallpaper*, born in Udine, Italy and now based in London.
Photography by Taran Wilkhu. Taran is a professional photographer who lives in south London in a timber-frame house designed by architect Walter Segal.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-55-8
An Opinionated Guide to London Bookshops
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Bookshops'. Text by Sonya Barber and James Manning. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 64 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Why buy a book on Amazon when you can buy it on a barge? London has every type of bookshop imaginable. Walk in and inhale the transportive smell of printed paper. Ahhhh. Whether you’re looking for a neighbourhood indie with perfect coffee or to get lost among antiquarian tomes, this unashamedly opinionated guide will tell you where to find your paper-filled peace.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-66-7
An Opinionated Guide to London Canals
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Canals'. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 54 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Waterside pints and wild marshland, cheese barges and swan pedalos: London’s canals offer some of the most relaxing days out at all times of the year. From Little Venice to Limehouse Basin, by land or by water, explore the city and its diverse ecosystems at an altogether more peaceful pace.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-61-2
An Opinionated Guide to London Delis
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Delis'. Text by Sonya Barber. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
Who cares about delis when you can order organic olives online? And what exactly is a deli, anyway? From family-run independents in Little Italy to locally-sourced newcomers mixing cocktails with a side of charcuterie, this pithy guidebook will explain why delis deliver more (to your stomach and soul) than any supermarket can and take you on a gastronomic tour of the most beautiful, authentic and exciting delis across the city. Whether you’re north, south, east or west, you’re never far from a counter serving up the best lunch of your life.
Sonya Barber (author of An Opinionated Guide to East London and An Opinionated Guide: Escape London) is back with an insider's guide to the finest foods in London.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-41-4
An Opinionated Guide to London Food
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Food'. Text by David Paw. 224pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 77 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London is delicious. But you already knew that. The problem is: where is really delicious? And we don’t mean just Michelin-starred-delicious, we mean the brightest, most innovative, most inspiring, multicultural cooking found anywhere in the city. Whether it’s fresh pasta, fiery curries, BYOB grills or life-affirming bagels, what we mean is: these are the places you simply have to try.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-65-0
An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces'. Text by Harry Adès. Photography by Marco Kesseler, 160pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Includes 50 locations, an introduction, walks and maps.
London is the greatest green city on Earth. Half its area is green spaces, including 3,000 parks. Luckily, you don’t need to know them all. Only these 50. Whether you want walks, beauty, views or picnics, this unashamedly opinionated guide tells you exactly where to go for London’s ultimate green escapes.
London born, bred and buttered, Harry Adès spent his childhood larking around parks and his teenage years loitering in them. Much of his adulthood has been spent watching his children lark around and loiter in parks. He has written at least 10 other books and likes nothing better than a picnic in the long grass.
Marco Kesseler is a London-based photographer whose work is rooted in people and nature. When he’s not taking pictures for the likes of FT Magazine, The New York Times and TIME, Marco is often cycling around Britain, exploring urban and rural green spaces.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-68-8
An Opinionated Guide to London Hotels
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Hotels'. Text by Gina Jackson. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 40 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
The first 200 copies will be signed by the author, Gina Jackson.
40 fabulous hotels for design-conscious tourists and Londoners alike: the best beds, food and spas.
It’s not hard to find a hotel in London; what’s trickier is finding the super tasteful ones with stellar food that aren’t stuffy. This simple guide tells you the only places you need to know; whether you want a luxury room, a wallet-friendly hideaway, to go for afternoon tea, indulge in a spa or eat the best tacos in town while watching the sun set over the skyline.
Each hand-picked hotel includes the lowdown on vibe, decor, facilities and service, in the assured voice of someone in-the-know.
Gina Jackson is a much followed travel writer, blogger, photographer and proud Londoner.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-36-0
An Opinionated Guide to London Museums
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Museums. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 50+ places, an introduction, and ‘best for section’.
Museums aren't just about old mummies and Old Masters. London has a treasure trove of deeply unusual exhibits from medical memorabilia and fantasy taxidermy to hidden postal tunnels and preserved Modernist homes. Oh, and it happens to have a world-class collection of mummies and Masters too. Marvellous.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-54-4
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An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs'. Text by Matthew Curtis. Edited by Harry Adès. Photography by Orlando Gili. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 52 pubs, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
London is full of awful pubs. That’s why you need to know the great ones. Whether you’re after craft brews, fine dining, cosy corners or sun-drenched beer gardens, you’ll find the very best of them in this pithy, pint-sized guide.
Matthew Curtis is an award-winning freelance beer writer and co-founder of the online food and drink magazine Pellicle.
Harry Adès grew up in London next door to – and now lives exactly 36 paces away from – a very fine pub. Despite that, he has written many books, including another in this series: An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces.
Photographer Orlando Gili is a born-and-bred Londoner. His most recent photo book, Trivial Pursuits, is also published by Hoxton Mini Press.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-81-7
An Opinionated Guide to Margate
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'An Opinionated Guide to Margate. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55+ places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for section’
Margate's tide has turned. Once seen as a faded seaside town, it is now a vibrant harbour of creativity. Whether you're into modern art, indie boutiques, natural wine or just want to stuff your face with fish and chips and flog into the sea, it's time to explore this revitalised dreamland.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-53-7
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An Opinionated Guide to New York
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'An Opinionated Guide to New York. Text by Devra Ferst. 240pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 88 places, an introduction, and ‘best for' section.
New York: the city of all cities. This metropolis is so varied, so vast, so fizzing with possibility, that what you really need is a simple, short but wonderfully opinionated guide to the very best places to visit – whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life. Well… here it is.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-72-8
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An Opinionated Guide to Photography
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'An Opinionated Guide to Photography. Text by Robert Shore. 160pp, hardback, 129 x 180 mm.
Who cares about photography? From fashion to photojournalism, portraiture to street photography, this short but highly opinionated guide takes you on a whistlestop tour of 66 of the world’s most iconic images, exploring why they matter and what makes them extraordinary.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-62-9
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An Opinionated Guide to Queer London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Queer London'. Text by Frank Gallaugher. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, a map and seasonal events.
If it’s queer, it’s definitely here: culturally and historically, London is one of the premier cities in the world for LGBTQ+ life. With so much on offer, it can be hard to know where to go. This is where we come in.
Featuring 55 entries, offering everything from riotous club nights and funky cabaret to drag brunches, film festivals, and art and cultural tours exploring queer trailblazers, we’ve sorted the fierce and fresh from the tired and tame to ensure you experience only the cream of the London scene.
Originally from New Orleans, Frank Gallaugher is a London-based writer and editor. He lives with his partner and cat on a narrowboat on London’s canals.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-47-6
An Opinionated Guide to South London
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'An Opinionated Guide to South London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 200pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 76 places, an introduction, a map and a ‘perfect weekend’ itinerary.
South London may not have many tube stations, but it does have pretty much everything else. World-beating art galleries, a 12th-century food market, 600 deer and that famous pink staircase. Here is our unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best places to eat, drink, shop, dance – and climb pink stairs – south of the river.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-59-9
An Opinionated Guide to Sweet London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Sweet London'. Text by Imogen Lepere. Photography by Ola O. Smit and Philippa Langley. 144pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 52 places, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
Whether you’re after decadent doughnuts, an elegant afternoon tea or rich cinnamon swirls, our small but highly opinionated guide will lead you straight to sugar, spice and only the best things nice.
Imogen Lepere is a Brixton-born, Hackney-Wick-based writer specialising in the quirkier side of food and travel. She firmly believes it is always acceptable to eat pudding before main course.
Ola O. Smit is a food, lifestyle and travel photographer currently living in London. She is co-founder of Table magazine and co-creator of countless colourful cakes with her daughter, Zoe.
Philippa Langley is a London-based photographer whose work focuses on food, lifestyle and portraiture. As a fan of anything sweet and bite-sized, she particularly enjoyed sampling the chouquettes at Maître Choux (no.35 in the guide).
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-88-6
An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London (second edition)
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'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London' (Second Edition). Text by Emmy Watts and Sara Kiyo Popowa. Photography by Sam A. Harris, 144pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 46 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
This is the second edition of Hoxton Mini Press’s unashamedly biased (and very popular) guide to the best spots to eat modern vegan food in the capital. The brilliant places in this guide (both vegan and vegan friendly) will tempt even those more traditional foodies with original food pairings and fresh interiors. Created with the expert insight of Sara Kiyo Popowa and Emmy Watts, as well as original photography from Sam A. Harris, this is a pithy guide to the best ethical eateries in all of London: from junk food to fine dining, superfood bowls to sweet treats. It’s a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for young Londoners and their adults on her blog bablands.com. She lives in Camden with her own two kids, who are both getting far too big far too quickly.
Sara Kiyo Popowa a London-based artist, recipe developer and photographer. Known as Shiso Delicious on Instagram, she is a keen advocate of plant-based food and a low-waste lifestyle.
Photography by Sam A. Harris, a travel and food photographer who lives in east London.
This is the second edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-31-5
An Opinionated Guide to Weird London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Weird London'. Text by Tom Howells. 168pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London is weirder than you think. From a Victorian mausoleum containing a time machine (supposedly) to the publicly displayed corpse of a radical philosopher (yes, really), this city is packed full of seriously strange stuff. Bizarre bars, insect farms, towering stink pipes, ruff-wearing cats, hidden histories… Think you’ve seen it all? Think again.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-68-1
An Opinionated Guide to Wine London
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'An Opinionated Guide to Wine London'. Text by Tom Howells. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 65 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Passionate about pét-nat? Bonkers about beaujolais? Or just a fan of sitting somewhere lovely and sharing a bottle with good people? This is your boldly opinionated guide to the best places to buy and drink wine in and around London - Old World, New World and everything in between.
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ISBN: 978-1-914341-77-3
An Opinionated Guide to Women Painters
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'An Opinionated Guide to Women Painters' by Lucy Davies. 160pp, hardback, 129 x 180mm.
Women painters have changed the way we see the world – even though, throughout history, many remained unseen. This short but highly opinionated guide to 66 of the greatest women painters of all time explains why they matter and what makes their work so magnificent.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-55-1
An Opinionated Guide: Escape London
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'An Opinionated Guide: Escape London'. Text by Sonya Barber. 144pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 45 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
London is amazing. It’s also amazingly exhausting. If you’re longing to discover wild walks, sample farm-fresh food, soak up some seaside culture or simply breathe cleaner air, this opinionated little guide will tell you, in no uncertain terms, the best places to visit just a train ride away from central London. No car necessary.
Sonya Barber is an east London-based writer and former editor at Time Out, Condé Nast Traveller and Ink Travel Media. She is an expert on the capital – and the author of the very first book in this series, An Opinionated Guide to East London – who, over the last few years, has discovered just how much fun there is to be had outside of the city.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-92-3
Andrés Gallardo Albajar Print 'Urban Geometry, Stockholm' - limited edition of 25
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Limited edition print 'Urban Geometry, Stockholm' by Andrés Gallardo Albajar, from the series and book Urban Geometry. The book is available to buy here.
Edition of 25 with certificate of authenticity
12 x 15", archival inkjet on Giclée Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Frame not included
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Andrew Holligan Print 'Hole in the wall, 1985' - limited edition of 10
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Limited edition print, 'Hole in the wall, 1985', by Andrew Holligan, from the series and book Dalston in the 80s. The book is available to buy here.Edition of 10 with certificate of authenticity
12 x 12", archival inkjet on Giclée Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Frame not included
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