London: A History

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781529525335
  • Weight: 1860g
  • Dimensions: 276 x 356mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Jul 2024
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 9-11
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See the city of London like never before in a stunning special limited edition gift book from the award-winning Laura Carlin.

Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin's gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world. From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London's history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.

Only 200 copies are being printed of this rare and striking limited edition, which includes: a full-colour printed, magnetized, lined box with ribbon, a stylish envelope containing a limited-edition Laura Carlin print, a jacketed hardback with exclusive cover art, and it's all perfectly packaged in a spectacular decorative box.

Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the winner of several awards, including the V&A Book Illustration Award. Her work has featured in Vogue, the Guardian and The New York Times; her previous books include The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and The Woman Who Turned Children into Birds by David Almond, both of which was awarded an honourable mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Award fiction category. See Laura's work at www.lauracarlin.com.

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