Richard Bryant / Peter Ackroyd - Londres [with signed & numbered photograph] - 2008

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Londres [with signed & numbered photograph], by Richard Bryant and Peter Ackroyd, is a deluxe French-language hardback limited and numbered edition with 250 pages, dust jacket, fold-out plates, and a separate signed photograph of Tower Bridge, illustrating London’s mix of historic landmarks and modern architecture with over 200 colour photographs.

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A mammoth photographic portrait of the city, showing London’s mix of historic landmarks and modern architecture. It presents the UK's capital as a place of contrasts, moving along the river Thames and across areas from the West End to the East End, with a strong focus on atmosphere, streetscapes, and urban change.

This is the French text, deluxe hardback version, illustrated with over 200 colour photographs, many fold-out.

Includes a preface by the London born author, Peter Ackroyd.

Complete with a (loosely inserted) colour photograph, which is signed and numbered by the photographer. This image is of Tower Bridge.

Richard Bryant is one of the most important architectural photographers working today. His photographs have been exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Book, separate photograph, and dust jacket - all in immaculate condition.

31.5 x 42 cm. 250 pages.

Seller's Story

We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe. We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch. We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.

A mammoth photographic portrait of the city, showing London’s mix of historic landmarks and modern architecture. It presents the UK's capital as a place of contrasts, moving along the river Thames and across areas from the West End to the East End, with a strong focus on atmosphere, streetscapes, and urban change.

This is the French text, deluxe hardback version, illustrated with over 200 colour photographs, many fold-out.

Includes a preface by the London born author, Peter Ackroyd.

Complete with a (loosely inserted) colour photograph, which is signed and numbered by the photographer. This image is of Tower Bridge.

Richard Bryant is one of the most important architectural photographers working today. His photographs have been exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Book, separate photograph, and dust jacket - all in immaculate condition.

31.5 x 42 cm. 250 pages.

Seller's Story

We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe. We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch. We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Architecture, Photography, Regional interest, Travels
Book title
Londres [with signed & numbered photograph]
Author/ Illustrator
Richard Bryant / Peter Ackroyd
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
2008
Height
315 mm
Edition
Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
420 cm
Language
French
Original language
No
Publisher
Paris: Citadelles variations
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Fold out maps or plates, Signed
Number of pages
250
FranceVerified
802
Objects sold
98.94%
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