London: A History by Laura Carlin Hardcover Book

Description: London: A History by Laura Carlin 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 Carlins 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 Londons 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 its all perfectly packaged in a spectacular decorative box. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography 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 Lauras work at Review A sweeping illustrated tour of London from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present. . . . The soft, slightly impressionistic illustrations, executed in watercolor, ink, oil pastel, and colored pencil, use a muted palette that perfectly matches the tone of the narrative, which provides the essence of the history. . . . Like a walk through a well-curated museum on the history of a great city. * Kirkus Reviews *Fantastically condensed and strikingly illustrated with cryptic sketches reminiscent of medieval manuscripts, this history of the city of London begins in prehistoric times and swiftly sweeps through centuries. . . . Will captivate inquisitive browsers who enjoy getting swept up in historical events. * Booklist * Details ISBN1529525330 Author Laura Carlin Pages 216 Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Walker Books Ltd Year 2024 Illustrator Laura Carlin ISBN-13 9781529525335 Format Hardcover Imprint Walker Studio Country of Publication United Kingdom ISBN-10 1529525330 DEWEY 942.1 Audience Childrens (6-12) Publication Date 2024-07-04 UK Release Date 2024-07-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161064898;

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