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Book 1 from the series 'East London Photo Stories'.
‘I’ve Lived in East London for 86 ½ Years’ by Martin Usborne. 96pp hardcover, quarter-bound cloth spine, gold foiled, 199 x 139 mm
Joseph Markovitch has left London only once to go to the seaside with his mother. He loves Nicolas Cage, has five sugars in his tea, would have married a six foot two Hispanic woman but in the end had such bad chest catarrh he never had a girlfriend.
Martin Usborne is a photographer and writer living in Hackney, East London and is also the co-founder and creative director of Hoxton Mini Press. He takes portraits, sometimes of people, often of animals and has had his work in galleries around the world.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-0-9
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Book 16 from the series 'East London Photo Stories'
‘One Hundred Years: Portraits of a community aged 0–100’ by Jenny Lewis. 224pp hardcover, cloth spine, gold foiled, 139 x 199mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
100 people, 100 years, one community.
This intimate collection of portraits and stories of Hackney residents at every age from birth to 100 reveals not just a neighbourhood, but the deep sorrows, fierce joys and many contradictions that all our lives contain.
Jenny Lewis is an award-winning portrait photographer. She has lived in Hackney for 25 years; her work focuses on visual storytelling within her community. She has two other books published by Hoxton Mini Press, One Day Young and Hackney Studios.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-85-5
£26.00
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As featured on Huck Magazine and Creative Boom
ABOUT THE BOOK:
London is one of the world’s most photographed cities, so you might think there’s nothing left to see. But you’d be wrong. Through the eyes of 25 contemporary photographers you can venture along hidden canals, around notorious housing estates, through surreal street scenes and deep underground. This is London as it is today, and as you’ve never seen it before.
This illuminating book compiles the work of 25 world-class photographers:
Thom and Beth Atkinson, James O Jenkins, Rut Blees Luxemburg, David Vintiner, Matt Stuart, Janie Airey, Vicky Grout, Ben West, Effie Paleologou, Stephen Leslie, Dougie Wallace, Anton Rodriguez, Simon Norfolk, Mark Sanders, George Georgiou, Andy Sewell, Lorenzo Vitturi, Carl Bigmore, Giacomo Brunelli, Cian Oba-Smith, Johanna Neurath, Lewis Bush, Shahed Saleem and Nick Turpin.
Words by Rachel Segal Hamilton. Rachel is a London-based freelance journalist who has written extensively on photography for The British Journal of Photography, VICE, The Telegraph, The Royal Photographic Society Journal, Professional Photography and others.
288pp hardback, 242 x 186 mm.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-24-4
£15.00
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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.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-45-2
£20.00
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'Brutalist Plants' by Olivia Broome, 208pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
Architects have long found ways of exploiting the contrast between the natural and the manufactured, but nowhere more keenly than in the meeting of plants and Brutalism. From angular terraces overgrown with vines to cracks that have become arteries for moss, these images tell a story of resilience – and unexpected beauty.
Olivia Broome runs the successful Brutalist Plants instagram account @brutalistplants, which has a global online following.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-48-3
£15.00
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'London's Best Playgrounds'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 143 x 205mm. Contains 53 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
London is a sh*t place to bring up kids. Except, it’s not! Where else can you find artist-designed playgrounds, Brutalist boulderscapes and fairy-tale towers, all within walking distance of a flat white and sourdough toastie? When the city’s overcast, these playgrounds will bring out the sun in your kids – and even in you. After all, we know you’re f***ing shattered.
Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with advice on the very best outdoor playgrounds in the capital.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-37-7
£15.00
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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.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-55-1
£22.95
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'British Family Escapes: An Opinionated Guide' by Alice Tate. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Have kids, will travel. This is an opinionated guide to the very best (and most stylish) family getaways in Britain: places where kids are warmly welcomed and not just tolerated. Spend a few days barefoot and wild on the Welsh coast, give little ones a taste of silver service in the New Forest, or hunker down with s’mores and a campfire in Scotland.
Following on from Hoxton Mini Press’ highly successful series of pocket-sized, paperback Opinionated Guides, and the popular 'British Boutique Hotels', this sumptuous, larger hardback is part of a growing series of guides to Britain: with more detailed write-ups, more stunning photography, and even more opinion.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-51-3
£17.95
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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
£30.00
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'The Hackney Marshes' by Freya Najade, 96pp, cloth bound cover, 237mm x 285mm. With an introduction by Rosalind Jana.
**This book is also available in a special book + limited edition print bundle. Click here to see it.**
Freya Najade takes us on a journey through the uncontainable wildness of the Hackney Marshes; an explosion of nature in the heart of the city, where ancient trees and grasslands are overlooked by tower blocks and pylons. Following the meadows and riverbanks, abandoned infrastructure and football pitches, Najade documents the magic of these overgrown spaces and the people who seek refuge there.
Freya Najade is a photographer living and working in London and Hamburg. Freya’s work has been exhibited internationally and published widely in The Guardian, Le Monde and the British Journal of Photography, among others. Freya is the also the author of Along the Hackney Canal, published by Hoxton Mini Press in 2016.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-26-1
£15.00
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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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£22.95
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'British Cabins & Hideaways: An Opinionated Guide' by Holly Farrier. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Discover Britain's most glorious cabins and hideaways for exploring all the wide and beautiful corners of this country. Whether it's a tree-house in the Cotswolds or a modernist bolthole on the Isle of Harris, nature and calm away. And if inner peace isn't on the cards, then at least you'll have a hot tub. Ahhhhhhh.
Following on from Hoxton Mini Press’ highly successful series of pocket-sized, paperback Opinionated Guides, and the popular 'British Boutique Hotels', this sumptuous, larger hardback is part of a growing series of guides to Britain: with more detailed write-ups, more stunning photography, and even more opinion.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-52-0
£12.95
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'The Urban Forager: Find and Cook Wild Food in the City'. Text by Wross Lawrence. Photography by Marco Kesseler, 192pp, hardback, 156mm x 109mm.
Hawthorn berry ketchup, cherry blossom shortbread, nettle ravioli, elderflower fritters, cowslip summer rolls... these are just some of the tasty and surprising dishes you can make from wild food found in your city. With expert advice from professional forager Wross Lawrence alongside elegant photography, this pocket-sized hardback explains how to identify 32 easy-to-find plants in the city and cook up a wild feast.
We were all foragers before the invention of the supermarket. And our cities, despite appearing grey, are in fact wildly green. Whether in parks, along canals or on your own street, there is an abundance of delicious food hiding in plain sight. Reconnect with nature and enjoy making these surprisingly easy recipes.
Includes original photography and illustrations, 32 vegetarian recipes and top tips for urban foraging. The information in the book can be applied to cities within the North Temperate Zone.
Wross Lawrence is a professional forager with over 10 years’ experience, supplying wild food to royalty, Michelin-starred restaurants, veg box delivery companies, department stores, breweries and more.
Marco Kesseler is a London-based photographer whose clients include FT Magazine, The New York Times and TIME.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-69-5
£30.00
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'This Pleasant Land: New Photography of the British Landscape'. 224pp, hardback, 237 x 285mm. Written by Rosalind Jana.
24 photographers capture Britain today.
The British Landscape is changing. Geographically, politically, even emotionally, the boundary lines of Britain - and what it means to be British - are in flux. This book looks at the new terrains, memories and myths of this contemporary landscape through the eyes of some of the world's most exciting photographers.
Written by Rosalind Jana.
This book features the work of:
Robin Friend, Nicholas J R White, Alex Ingram, Max Miechowski, Toby Coulson, Melanie Friend, Richard Brine, Jethro Marshall, Toby Trueman, Iain Sarjeant, Sarah Pickering, Miriam Nabarro, Rob Ball, Simon Roberts, Donovan Wylie, Paul Hart, Ian Potter, Kaveh Rostamkhani, Sophie Gerrard, Spencer Murphy, Robert Darch, Joseph Wright, Jem Southam and Harry Cory Wright.
Rosalind Jana is an arts and culture writer based in London. She writes for publications and platforms including British Vogue, The Guardian, Apollo, Elephant, Prospect, Wired, British Journal of Photography, Magnum Photos and BBC Culture. Rosalind has previously introduced two photobooks for Hoxton Mini Press: An English Summer by Chanel Irvine and The Hackney Marshes by Freya Najade.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-29-2
£19.95
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'The Council House' by Jack Young, 208pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
From Brutalist blocks to Modernist towers, this book is a visual celebration of 68 of London’s most iconic council estates, reminding us of the pride, thought and innovation that went into designing these socially vital buildings.
‘Jack Young’s photographs capture perfectly the variety, ambition and excitement of places and communities too often dismissed, undermined and underfunded.’ – John Grindrod, from the introduction
Jack Young, a digital product designer by day, spends his weekends photographing London’s council estates for his Instagram page @thecouncilhouse.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-16-2
£25.00
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'The New Colourful Home'. By Home Milk & Neil Perry. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
It’s time to get colourful inside. After too many years of polite neutrals and subdued palettes, bold is back. Adding colour to your home is one of the easiest ways to bring more joy to your life. Here are 30 inspirational interiors that, along with the homeowners’ stories, will show you how to take the plunge and start living your life in full colour.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-49-0
£22.95
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'Britain's Best Bakeries' by Milly Kenny-Ryder. 224pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Artisan baking is on the rise in Britain and these 62 bakeries are changing the game. Using grain grown and milled in the UK, they are revitalising ancient farming techniques and inventing new flavour combinations (jalapeño croissant, anyone?). From delectable flaky pastries to pillowy sourdough, doorstop sandwiches and chewy buns, this is British baking and it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-64-3
£25.00
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'East End Pubs: A Celebration of East London's Most Iconic Boozers' by Tim George & the 'London Pub Explorer' Alistair Von Lion. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Take a tour through the past and present of the East End’s greatest pubs, exploring their forgotten histories, rich architecture and local communities as well as the landladies and lords fighting to keep this vital part of London’s cultural history alive.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-43-8
£17.95
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Book 9 from the series 'Tales from the City'
'Urban Gypsies'. Photography by Paul Wenham-Clarke. Introduction by Rachel Segal Hamilton, 96pp, hardback, cloth back and spine, 222mm x 157mm.
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Enter the private world of a group of Travellers living beneath the Westway, London’s vast elevated highway connecting suburbia to the city. Part of a unique culture so often stigmatised in the media, this close-knit community is under increasing pressure to move on and risk losing their identity for good. Here is their story.
Paul's documentary photographs are accompanied by text detailing his experience including how he gained access to this otherwise closed group.
Paul Wenham-Clarke is an Association of Photographers Gold Award winner and a Professor of Photography at Arts University Bournemouth where he is the MA Photography course leader. His work is the result of a desire to communicate social and environmental issues that he feels passionately about, whether it is the loss of human and animal life on our roads, the plight of our homeless, or, as in this book, a community fighting to protect its cultural identity.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-49-7
Book design by Friederike Huber
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£35.00
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'Looking at Trees', by Sophie Howarth, 224pp, Hardback, 237 x 285mm
24 Photographers look at trees in a new light.
We all walk past trees every day. But do we really stop and look? In a fast-changing world, it is more important than ever to consider our relationship with nature. This book brings together the world's best contemporary photography of trees, encouraging us to reconnect with the wisdom of these ancient, life-sustaining plants.
Featuring: Paul Hart, David Spero, Sue Bailey, Marc Alcock, Yoshinori Mizutani, Anna Beeke, Daniel Ballesteros, Myoung Ho Lee, Marc Wendelski, Sabine Bungert and Stefan Dolfen, Richard Mosse, Beth Moon, David Ellingsen, Christoph Franke, Giorgio Majno and Oddina Pittatore, J. John Priola, Nicholas JR White, Carolyn Monastra, Leticia Valverdes, M’hammed Kilito, Robert Voit, Olivia Lavergne, Alexandre Miguel Maia and Einar Örn.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-40-7
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'Dog-Friendly New York'. Published in collaboration with Four&Sons. 192pp, hardback, 151 x 209mm. Photography by Winnie Au. Text by Karen Day and David Graver. Illustrations by Pauline Cremer.
From sprawling parks and tucked-away dog runs to stylish hotel suites and canine-friendly cafés, we’ve sniffed out all of New York’s best spots to explore with your pup. Whether you’re visiting the city or already live here, discover how much more fun you can have when your four-legged friend takes the lead.
Four&Sons is a magazine exploring the worlds of art, culture, and lifestyle as inspired by man’s best friend.
Winnie Au lives in New York City with her basset hound, Clementine, where she spends her time photographing people, interiors and animals.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-10-0
£17.95
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'Dog-Friendly London'. Published in collaboration with Four&Sons. 176pp, hardback, 151 x 209mm. Photography by Lesley Lau, Dunja Opalko and Ariana Ruth. Text by Karen Day, Olivia Finlayson and Hannah Summers. Illustrations by Pauline Cremer.
From sprawling parks and tucked-away pubs to stylish hotel suites and canine-friendly cafés, we’ve sniffed out all of London’s best spots to explore with your pup. Whether you’re visiting the city or already live here, discover how much more fun you can have when your four-legged friend takes the lead.
Four&Sons is a magazine exploring the worlds of art, culture, and lifestyle as inspired by man’s best friend, chronicling the life and work of interesting people and their interesting dogs.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-91-6
£12.95
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'The Silence of Dogs in Cars', 96pp, cloth spine, 156mm x 196mm. Photography by Martin Usborne. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Once left in a car, for a short while as a young kid, Martin remembers the feeling that no-one might come back. Around about the same time he identified and fell in love with dogs - they were also silent, just as he felt in the car. A few decades later the two memories fused into this strangely melancholic but also subtly humorous project.
These cinematic photographs of dogs in cars, taken mostly at night, reveal an emotional honesty that only animals can express. Behind the dogs’ eyes are feelings that humans so often avoid: the fear of being alone, the uncertainty
of the unknown, but also a certain hope that can be found in silence.
This work previously appeared in a large format book published by Kehrer Verlag.
Martin Usborne is a photographer based in London and also co-founder of Hoxton Mini Press.
This is the first edition
ISBN: 978-1-910566-67-1
£18.95
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'Parklife: A love letter to London’s green spaces', 128pp, cloth spine, 170 x 225mm. Photography by Sophia Spring. Introduction by David Nicholls.
London’s parks are its lungs. From great expanses of heath and woodland to meandering rivers and small, vital corners of grass, this book celebrates the city’s myriad green spaces. Breathe it in.
‘This is a portrait of a city that now, as I write, is stepping outside again after a long winter, revisiting friends and family, eating, drinking, flirting, celebrating, a city that is at its liveliest not on its streets but in its scuffed, scrappy, beautiful green spaces.’ – David Nicholls, from the Introduction
Sophia Spring is a well-established portrait and travel photographer based in London. Her clients include The New York Times, Monocle and many more.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-99-2
£35.00
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'Slow Travel Britain: 22 mindful journeys across England, Scotland & Wales' by Liz Schaffer. 240pp, hardback, 214 x 285mm.
Here are 22 of the most inspiring ways to explore England, Scotland and Wales that encourage a deeper connection with their landscapes, people and culture. From swimming in Snowdonia (Eryri) to walking Hadrian's Wall, eating Pembrokeshire's wild food to soaking up the history of Skye, travel is so much more than ticking off landmarks or filling an Instagram grid. Don't go far, go slow.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-63-6
£20.00
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'British Boutique Hotels: An Opinionated Guide' by Gina Jackson. 208pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm. Illustrations by Charlotte Ager.
An unashamedly simple and highly opinionated guide to the very best boutique escapes in Britain. Lockdown has been hard: take a much-needed break. Stay in a wildflower-inspired suite in the Scottish Highlands, explore the Welsh countryside from an art-filled historic townhouse, or sip local cider in the grounds of a Somerset manor.
Following on from Hoxton Mini Press’ highly successful series of pocket-sized, paperback Opinionated Guides to London, this sumptuous, larger hardback is our first guide to Britain: with more detailed write-ups, more stunning photography, and even more opinion.
Gina Jackson is a travel blogger and photographer who, though a proud Londoner, can more often be found testing out hotel rooms all over the country. A champion of the great British staycation, she shares her personal recommendations and honest critiques on her Instagram @ginagoesto, alongside working full time in tech.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-03-2
£20.00
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'Love Story: new photography on love and intimacy'. 224pp, hardback, 155 x 199mm. Written by Rachel Segal Hamilton.
Love is one of the most difficult things to photograph, yet this anthology of moving, unexpected images captures the heart of what it means to know and love another. From first love to lost love, these intimate portraits express the tenderness and vulnerability, passion and patience of this powerful emotion. Challenging our perceptions of relationships in the 21st century, this joyful celebration of love beautifully depicts the deep connections between partners of all genders, between friends, siblings, parents and children, and communities.
This book features the work of: Curtis Hughes, Deanna Dikeman, Lisa Sorgini, Lucas Bori, Ed Templeton, Erica Reade, Hilary Gauld, Leah Monsour, Jess T. Dugan, Andreas Reeg, Marna Clarke, Magnus Holmes, Matt Weber, Mikaël Theimer, Karen Rosetzsky, Megan K Eagles, Richard Renaldi, Roland Schmid, Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom, Mirja Maria Thiel, Sophie Harris-Taylor, Maureen Drennan, and Paddy Summerfield.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition. ISBN: 978-1-914314-35-3
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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
£15.00
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'London's Best Playgrounds'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 143 x 205mm. Contains 52 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
You may think you are destined to eat leftover spag bol for eternity. But you’re wrong. From seasonal small plates and tasting menus to sourdough pizza and ice cream machines, this guide is packed with food that everyone in your family will love. We know you’re f***ing knackered so give yourself a treat. Read this guide. Then you can all go out – without going insane.
This book avoids the obvious or tired high street chains and replaces them with surprising finds that will please both tired parents and wired children alike. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with expert advice on where to get both white table cloths and red ketchup.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-42-1
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'East London Food (Second Edition)' by Rosie Birkett and Helen Cathcart. 336pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. With essays by acclaimed chefs Andi Oliver and Nuno Mendes.
Since the first edition of East London Food came out five years ago this culinary corner of the capital has evolved from rebellious start-up to globally established destination. Yet the area remains as energetic as ever with legendary family-run cafés sitting alongside Michelin-starred openings and tequila bars nearby urban farms. With over 40 personal interviews, 24 new entries and yet more lavish photography this book tells you where to go, what to eat and how to cook it at home.
‘A brilliant portrait of the beating heart of London’s food scene.’ Nigel Slater
Rosie Birkett is a leading food writer who has written four books. She is a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines.
Helen Cathcart is a well established photographer who shoots for publications including Kinfolk and The Sunday Times.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-76-3
£35.00
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‘New British Wine’. 224pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. Text by Abbie Moulton, photography by Maria Bell.
‘British Wine’ was once shorthand for bad imported grape mush. Not any more. The rise of sustainable methods, youthful experimentation and, dare we say it, a new climate, mean that Britain is no longer the home of a few fine sparklings but a whole roster of dynamic reds, pinks and even oranges. This book celebrates the people who are growing, producing and championing the best of New British Wine.
Abbie Moulton is a drinks writer, broadcaster and presenter, specialising in wine and whisky – the people who make them and the places that pour them. Her work has been featured in the Evening Standard, The Times and Suitcase magazine, among other publications, and she regularly chats on the radio and on podcasts.
Maria Bell is a freelance photographer based between the Isle of Wight and London. Her career documenting food and farming has seen her work alongside the industry’s top chefs and restaurants and featured in national newspapers and books. In 2021, she was shortlisted for the Food Photographer of the Year award.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-23-0. This is a first edition.
£30.00
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'The Sustainable City' by Harriet Thorpe and Taran Wilkhu. 240pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm.
London is one of the world’s most sustainable cities. From pioneering timber high-rises to experimental flat-pack offices, this book celebrates the urban architecture that helps Londoners to live, work, play and share resources in a way that benefits not just the city, but our entire planet.
Harriet Thorpe is a journalist, writer and editor based in London. After cutting her teeth on the architecture desk at the world’s leading design magazine, Wallpaper*, she decided to tighten her focus to writing about sustainable architecture in her home city.
Taran Wilkhu is a British Indian lifestyle photographer specialising in interiors, architecture and portraits. He was born in Yorkshire, but currently resides in a timber-framed house designed by Walter Segal in south east London.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-18-6
£28.00
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'The Female Chef' by Clare Finney and Liz Seabrook. 216pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. Featuring stories and recipes from 30 chefs. Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Debut Food Book Award 2022.
A glance at the current list of Michelin-starred chefs will tell you the professional kitchen’s infamous gender imbalance is far from solved. With revealing interviews and deeply personal recipes, this book presents 30 female pioneers in the British food scene who are rewriting the rules and redefining what it means to be a successful chef.
Clare Finney writes about food, cooks, chefs and producers for a variety of national and regional magazines and newspapers, and in 2019 was pronounced Food Writer of the Year in Fortnum and Mason’s Food and Drink Awards. This is her first book.
Liz Seabrook is a portrait and lifestyle photographer. Celebrating women through warm, honest portraiture has always been at the core of Liz’s work; in 2020, she was selected for 1854’s Portrait of Britain award.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-01-8
£30.00
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'How to Leave London' by Alex Bagner and Seth Carnill. 240pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm.
Escape the city. Find space. Reinvent your life.
Whether you’re dreaming of living by the ocean, starting your own smallholding or simply having more space to think, these compelling interviews with 20 couples, families and individuals show that, no matter your budget or age, it’s never too late to take the leap.
Alex Bagner is a freelance writer, and former design editor of Wallpaper* magazine. Previously a Londoner, she is now based in Deal, where she and her husband co-run The Rose pub, bar and restaurant.
Seth Carnill left London, and his career in the music industry, in 2009 and is now living in Amsterdam where he works as an interiors, lifestyle and wedding photographer.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-00-1
£22.95
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'London Shopfronts' by Emma J Page and Rachael Smith. 288pp, hardback, 160 x 199mm.
Take a photographic tour of the capital’s most iconic stores, from classic façades that have stood for centuries to innovative concepts redefining how we shop.
Emma J Page is a journalist and editor who writes for publications including The Times Magazine, Architectural Digest and House & Garden.
Rachael Smith is a renowned interiors and portrait photographer; she regularly contributes to many of the UK’s leading newspaper supplements and luxury lifestyle magazines.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-02-5
£25.00
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'The Botanical City: A busy person's guide to the wondrous plants to find, eat and grow in the city'. Written by Hélèna Dove and Harry Adès. 176pp, hardback, 283mm x 184mm.
Illustrated with the most exquisite 18th-century artworks, The Botanical City reveals the hidden secrets of plants and flowers growing on your doorstep. Discover the wonder of urban weeds and wildflowers, their healing powers and poisons, the ancient wisdom and folklore, and get practical ideas for cooking and craft, plus expert tips on how to grow and harvest them yourself.
Hélèna Dove manages the Kitchen Garden at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Cultivating everything from the allotment staples to more unusual edibles, she is a strong believer in using what grows around us to benefit our daily lives.
Harry Adès is the author of An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces and A Field Guide to East London Wildlife, and many other titles besides. His two children are far more talented gardeners than he is, and his cats eat the flowers off his only rose bush.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-79-4
£25.00
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'Wild and Sweet: Forage & make 101 seasonal desserts' by Rachel Lambert. Photography by Elliott White. 272pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
From elderflower doughnuts to dandelion meringues, this book will introduce you to the incredible, untapped flavours that grow wild all around us. Whether you live in a city or beyond, learn how to forage for 22 easily found plants, then take them back to the kitchen to be transformed into 101 irresistible drinks, cakes, jams, puddings and more.
Rachel Lambert is an award-winning author based in West Cornwall. She writes about foraging and cooking, and has been leading wild food courses since 2007. Find her at wildwalks-southwest.co.uk
Elliott White is a food and interiors photographer who lives in Cornwall, but travels all over the country to photograph some of the UK’s most beautiful restaurants and hotels. See more of his work at elliottwhitephotography.com
ISBN: 978-1-914314-15-5
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£20.00
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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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£25.00
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'Work from Shed: Inspirational garden offices from around the world'. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 220mm.
Remote working is here to stay. More people than ever before are finding it’s not just possible to work from home but much more productive, affordable and – as this book will show you – inspiring. From visually arresting structures that transform the experience of working to plant-covered studios built in harmony with nature, discover just what can be built in a backyard. Why commute to an office when you can Work from Shed?
ISBN: 978-1-914314-12-4
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£17.95
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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
£9.95
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-55-8
£11.95
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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
£9.95
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-98-5
£10.95
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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
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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
£9.95
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-68-8
£10.95
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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
£10.95
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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.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-47-6