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'A Very Vintage Christmas, Photographs 1900-1980', 144pp, cloth spine, 196 x 156mm. Images sourced from several archives. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Whether your childhood involved cut-paper snowflakes, carols sung by an open fire or stockings stuffed with chocolate, this nostalgic collection of vintage photography from around the world will remind you of the steadfast magic, warmth and wonder of Christmas.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-79-7
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A perfect notebook in which to risk imperfection
We believe that to do something well you have to risk doing something badly. Creativity is about mistakes, editing, exploring and trying again. It’s definitely not about being perfect. That’s why we’ve worked for three years, with multiple failed attempts, to make the very best notebook we can... so that you can let loose. Be yourself.
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-Opens extra flat – to broaden your thinking
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-Comes in two colours: RED (warm grey endpapers) or GREY (pastel pink endpapers)
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-Includes a pull-out insert featuring inspiring quotes from great thinkers
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'Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.’ – Salvador Dalí
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This Christmas offer includes one copy of each of the following:
An Opinionated Guide to New York
New York: the city of all cities. This metropolis is so varied, so vast, so fizzing with possibility, that what you really need is a simple, short but wonderfully opinionated guide to the very best places to visit – whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life. Well… here it is.
An Opinionated Guide to Berlin
Here is our love letter to the ever-metamorphosing city of Berlin: a simple, short but deliciously opinionated guide to our very favourite places to visit, whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life.
An Opinionated Guide to London
This is our love letter to the ludicrously lovely city of London: a simple, short but deliciously opinionated guide to our very favourite places to visit, whether your stay is for a weekend, or for life.
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'Boutique Hotels' by Gina Jackson
An unashamedly simple and highly opinionated guide to the very best boutique escapes in Britain. Lockdown has been hard: take a much-needed break. Stay in a wildflower-inspired suite in the Scottish Highlands, explore the Welsh countryside from an art-filled historic townhouse, or sip local cider in the grounds of a Somerset manor.
'British Family Escapes' by Alice Tate
Have kids, will travel. This is an opinionated guide to the very best (and most stylish) family getaways in Britain: places where kids are warmly welcomed and not just tolerated. Spend a few days barefoot and wild on the Welsh coast, give little ones a taste of silver service in the New Forest, or hunker down with s’mores and a campfire in Scotland.
'British Cabins & Hideaways' by Robert Shore
Discover Britain's most glorious cabins and hideaways for exploring all the wide and beautiful corners of this country. Whether it's a tree-house in the Cotswolds or a modernist bolthole on the Isle of Harris, nature and calm away. And if inner peace isn't on the cards, then at least you'll have a hot tub. Ahhhhhhh.
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'British Art' by Lucy Davies
Who cares about British Art? From William Blake to a wearable washing machine, this short but very opinionated guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of 64 iconic artworks, and explains in no uncertain terms why they matter and why British Art is amongst the most exciting in the world.
'Women Painters' by Lucy Davies
Women painters have changed the way we see the world – even though, throughout history, many remained unseen. This short but highly opinionated guide to 66 of the greatest women painters of all time explains why they matter and what makes their work so magnificent.
'Photography' by Robert Shore
Who cares about photography? From fashion to photojournalism, portraiture to street photography, this short but highly opinionated guide takes you on a whistlestop tour of 66 of the world’s most iconic images, exploring why they matter and what makes them extraordinary.
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An Opinionated Guide to Kids' London (0-5s)
People think London is awful for kids. Here is a big secret: it’s incredible. Where else can you find 3,000 parks, endless interactive exhibits and a magic garden where Henry VIII once walked? This is a grown-up guide to having serious fun with your little ones.
An Opinionated Guide: Big Kids' London (6-12s)
London is a great place to tire out fast-growing kids. But it's also full of tacky overpriced outings. This opinionated guide tells you where to go for maximum fun. From pug cafes and puppet barges to speedboats and slime workshops, these places are so bonkers and inspiring, you'll want to be a big kid too.
London is a sh*t place to bring up kids. Except, it’s not! Where else can you find artist-designed playgrounds, Brutalist boulderscapes and fairy-tale towers, all within walking distance of a flat white and sourdough toastie? When the city’s overcast, these playgrounds will bring out the sun in your kids – and even in you. After all, we know you’re f***ing shattered.
You may think you are destined to eat leftover spag bol for eternity. But you’re wrong. From seasonal small plates and tasting menus to sourdough pizza and ice cream machines, this guide is packed with food that everyone in your family will love. We know you’re f***ing knackered so give yourself a treat. Read this guide. Then you can all go out – without going insane.
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Choose any 3 titles from our Vintage Britain series using the drop down menus above (duplicates allowed):
Book 1: The East End in Colour 1960-1980
Book 2: The Isle of Dogs
Book 4: Paradise Street
Book 5: The East End in Colour 1980-1990
Book 6: London Underground 1970-1980
Book 7: Hackney Archive
Book 8: Butlin's Holiday Camp 1982
Book 9: London 1977-1987
Book 10: London in the Snow
Book 11: A Very British Picnic
Book 12: The London Pub
Book 12: The National Health Service
Book 13: The Package Holiday
Please note that Book 3, Dog Show 1961-1978, is out of stock.
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