{"product_id":"blue-guide-london-paperback-by-annabel-barber","title":"Blue Guide London Paperback by Annabel Barber","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eBlue Guides\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2024-08-27)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e640\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781916568013\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e623.7\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e20.04 x 13.36 x 3.1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 19th edition of this accessible, detailed guide to the great metropolis of London.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of information and quality of research make this book the best guide for the independent cultural traveler as well as for all students of art history, architecture and culture. The focus is on history, art, architecture, the built environment and the historic figures who have made London what it is. Chapters range from the historic centre of the city and the districts close to the Thames, to outlying Hampstead, Kew, Richmond and Greenwich, with day trips to Hampton Court and Windsor. This is an essential handbook for anyone who wants to fully understand the existence and future challenges of this almost-megacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Guides have been trusted by readers since 1918. Some key features of Blue Guide London:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn full color, with \u003cb\u003eaward-winning maps and detailed plans and diagrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIllustrations that \u003cb\u003einform as well as decorate\u003c\/b\u003e. Each photo is chosen to explain a key point of history, architecture or to give examples of the work of a major artist or sculptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out not just what you are looking at, but why: the Blue Guide contains \u003cb\u003ea wealth of background detail\u003c\/b\u003e, explaining how things are interconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not just a guide to the main sights. Each area of sprawling London is treated with \u003cb\u003ecareful attention to detail\u003c\/b\u003e. You will find amazing treasures that hardly anyone else visits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed glossary covering \u003cb\u003especialist terms, plus a list of kings and queens\u003c\/b\u003e and a chronology of London history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully printed and laid out, \u003cb\u003ea book that is a pleasure to own\u003c\/b\u003e, and perfect either for use on the street or for armchair research at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee more, understand more, and enjoy more of London with the Blue Guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnabel Barber\u003c\/b\u003e, co-author of \u003ci\u003eBlue Guide Rome\u003c\/i\u003e, is the Blue Guides editor-in-chief.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt historian and fine art auctioneer \u003cb\u003eEmily Barber\u003c\/b\u003e has lived in London for 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46556557836449,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781916568013","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781916568013.jpg?v=1781821733","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/blue-guide-london-paperback-by-annabel-barber","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}