Originally published in 1953, a charmingly idiosyncratic A-Z of London in coronation year, decorated throughout with Edward Bawden's distinctive illustrations
John Metcalf wrote this version of London A-Z in 1953 on the
occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II.
Edward Bawden (1903-1989) is one of Great Britain's - if not the
world's - best-loved illustrators and printmakers. He illustrated
scores of books and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, the
Leicester Galleries and, from 1968, at The Fine Art Society.
'Heaped high with wit' - The Londonist
'A beautifully illustrated guide' - Good Things Magazine
'A beautiful little book … very handsome' - Robert Elms Show, BBC
Radio London
'The vintage London guidebook every mayor should read ' -
Guardian
'Off-beat and beautifully illustrated ' - Lonely Planet
Traveller
'Essential reading for every metropolitan explorer ' - Art Book
Review
'Idiosyncratic and delightful guide that reminds us that, beneath
today s hectic sprawl, the spirit of London lives on ' - Country &
Town House
'Shows just how much the city has changed ' - Easyjet Traveller
Magazine
'Good advice, all of it ' - Times Literary Supplement
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