Synopses & Reviews
London Rediscovered explores one of the world's most captivating cities with an eye
for both the unusual and the famous sites.
This beautiful record of a fascinating city, in all its moods and seasons, captures
London's cosmopolitan diversity, its well-known monuments, and hidden treasures.
Everyone who loves London will find more than they know, and for visitors, armchair
travelers, and dedicated explorers, the book is both an eye-opener to architectural
and decorative details and a fresh look at London life.
London Rediscovered explores how each area developedÑfrom the River Thames and old
central districts such as Bloomsbury and Chelsea, to Chiswick in the west and
Hampstead in the north, returning to the revitalized South Bank. It captures London's
diverse character and appeal in a wealth of beautiful images.
With an eye for the unusual, the author and photographer point out the delights of
detailed explorationÑa chunk of Roman wall in the city, a curved Georgian shopfront
in Covent Garden, or the fall of evening light on a gleaming new building beside
the river. Quotations and observations from London's chroniclers, such as Pepys,
Wordsworth, and Dickens, are interwoven with the lively text.
Louise Nicholson has written twenty books, including Fodor's London Companion and
London: Louise Nicholson's Definitive Guide. She has been a freelance journalist
since 1981 and has contributed many articles to leading newspapers. Richard Turpin
specializes in architectural and landscape photography. His work has appeared in
the book The Most Beautiful Villages of France, as well as many newspapers and
magazines.
Over 200 full-color photographs
Synopsis
Book of photography on one of the world's most remarkable cities -- London. Lively commentary about the city's past and present.