| Taschen's London: Hotels, Restaurants & Shops Contributor(s): Samuelian, Christine (Text by (Art, Photo Books)), Crookes, David (Photographer), Taschen, Angelika (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3836511185 ISBN-13: 9783836511186 Publisher: Taschen OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2009 Annotation: London has it all, and this guide will help you find it. A wide selection of hotels, from classic to designer, offers a perfect variety to choose from, while antique hunters and style mavens alike will find personal happiness in this list of must see boutiques and gourmands will delight in the restaurants, bars, and cafes selected here. This compendium is a must for the discerning traveler and guarantees a most pleasant visit to the British capital. Highlights include: Number Sixteen, a South Kensington chic hotel in a beautiful Victorian townhouse set in a romantic garden; The Wolseley, a grand cafe and restaurant in a reconverted 1920s car showroom beautifully renovated by David Collins; Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver restaurant and social project, The Rochelle Canteen, a chic lunch restaurant in a former schoolhouse Historic London pub, Dover Street Market, the multi-floor concept store founded in 2004 by Comme des Garcons; Designer kitchenware from the King of Cutlery, David Mellor |
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| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) - Architecture | Interior Design - General - Travel | Europe - Great Britain |
| Dewey: 914.21 |
| Physical Information: 1.81" H x 9.62" W x 12.06" (6.05 lbs) 400 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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| Publisher Description: Making The Most Of London: Still Swinging After All These Years From Dickensian charm to modern cool, London has it all-and this guide will help you find it. With a selection of stylish hotels, from classic to designer; antique markets, vintage stores and the hippest boutiques; and all the best of the capital's restaurants, bars, tea rooms and pubs, Angelika Taschen's compact compendium is a must for the discerning traveller. Highlights include Number Sixteen, a chic South Kensington hotel in a beautiful Victorian townhouse with romatic gardens; The Wolseley, a grand caf and restaurant in a reconverted 1920s car showroom beautifully renovated by star designer David Collins; celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant and social project, Fifteen, where teenagers cook the meals; China Tang at The Dorchester, where stars go for delectable duck with plum sauce; historic London pub, The Grenadier, once frequented by the Duke of Wellington's troops; Dover Street Market, the multi-floor concept store founded in 2004 by Comme des Gar ons; and Penhaligon's, purveyors of classic English fragrances since 1872. Text in English, French, and German |
Contributor Bio(s): Samuelian, Christine: - Christine Samuelian is a writer, editor, and media consultant based in London. She began her career as a news reporter in Toronto before moving to the UK in 1997, where she worked at Vogue, and Wallpaper* magazine. She has contributed to Condé Nast Traveller, US Vogue, The New York Times Magazine, and The Observer Magazine.Crookes, David: - David Crookes is a London-based travel, interior, and portrait photographer. He contributes regularly to Condé Nast publications and his work is featured in many private collections.Taschen, Angelika: - Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987 to 2010, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle. |