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The Statues of London

Ronald Asprey and Claire Bullus
Photography by Dennis Gilbert/VIEW

&pound;45.00 | $89.95 | Can$99.95 | ISBN-13: 978 1 8589 4472 2
hardback | 256pp | 30 x 24.5 cm | 9.75 x 11.75 in
250 colour illustrations
April 2009 (UK)
May 2009 (US)


London boasts more statues than any other city in the world, commemorating the achievements of a huge range of public figures. This elegant survey presents over 80 of the best and most interesting statues throughout the capital, from Boudicca near the Houses of Parliament to Bobby Moore at Wembley Stadium. Stunning images by renowned photographer Dennis Gilbert capture perfectly the scale and intricacy of these works in bronze and stone, while Ronald Asprey&rsquo;s texts offer a compact biography of each celebrated individual, along with a commentary on the statute itself and its artist. Also featuring gazetteers of 100 additional notable statues and of multi-statue buildings around London, as well as a section on remarkable individuals who have yet to be commemorated, this magnificent book provides fresh insight into some of the city&rsquo;s greatest monuments. 

&bull; A unique celebration of some of London's best-loved landmarks and the city's lesser-known by most fascinating statues 
&bull; Features 250 specially commissioned images by acclaimed photographer Dennis Gilbert/VIEW
&bull; Presents engaging histories of a diverse range of commemorated individuals, together with the story of each monument ]]> </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Book: 100 Houses/Merrell Publishers ]]> </title><link>http://www.viewpictures.co.uk/News.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.viewpictures.co.uk/News.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ 
100 Houses - Modern Designs for Contemporary Living

Author: Cathy Strongman
Photography: VIEW

&pound;29.95 | $49.95 | Can$54.95 | ISBN-13: 978-1-8589-4469-2
hardback | 352pp | 25 x 25 cm | 9.75 x 9.75 in
800 colour illustrations
April 2009

100 Houses is a superb sourcebook of contemporary private houses of all styles in all parts of the world. From North America to Japan, and from London to Sydney, the diverse range of locations, architectural styles, scales and budgets brought together here represents the very best in domestic architecture of the past few years. Each project is generously illustrated to show all its exterior and interior features, and the houses are compellingly described by architectural critic and journalist Cathy Strongman to highlight their key characteristics and how these have been accomplished. Offering the reader a rare insight into the work of some of today&rsquo;s top architectural practices, this is an essential reference for architects and interior designers as well as anyone wanting to build or extend their own home.

&bull; The ultimate inspirational sourcebook of contemporary houses 
&bull; Brings together a huge variety of locations, scales, styles and budgets
&bull; Packed with 800 photographs by VIEW photographers ]]> </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>