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'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London' (Third Edition). Text by Emmy Watts and Sara Kiyo Popowa. Photography by Sam A. Harris, David Post and others. 144pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 50 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
This is the third edition of Hoxton Mini Press’s unashamedly biased (and very popular) guide to the best spots to eat modern vegan food in the capital. The brilliant places in this guide (both vegan and vegan friendly) will tempt even those more traditional foodies with original food pairings and fresh interiors. Created with the expert insight of Sara Kiyo Popowa and Emmy Watts, as well as original photography from Sam A. Harris and David Post, this is a pithy guide to the best ethical eateries in all of London: from junk food to fine dining, superfood bowls to sweet treats. It’s a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-31-5
£20.00
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Weird Buildings, 240pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
Whether playful or provocative, all the buildings in this book push boundaries. From the fluid forms of Zaha Hadid's mountaintop museum to a whimsical teapot-shaped service station, enjoy this tour of the world's weirdest – and most wonderful – architecture.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-89-6
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Active London'. Text by Alice Porter. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 58 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Being active needn't mean punching the sh*t out of a leather bag or seeking endless self-improvement. It can mean meeting new folk at social run clubs, signing up for swing dance or discovering the capital through its miles of surprisingly green walking routes. (Oh, and punching a bag counts, too.) This is your guide to getting the most out of your body and the city.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-90-2
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'An Opinionated Guide to Make London'. Text by Riya Patel. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
From weaving to whittling, printing to pottery, London is one of the best places in the world to pick up some tools and learn something new. Whether you're an experienced artisan or just craft-curious, the city is packed with welcoming workshops where you can upskill, unwind and meet like-minded people.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-98-8
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'An Opinionated Guide to Literary London'. Text by John Clegg. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 63 places, an introduction, and a 'best for' selection.
London is the home of great literature. Whether you want to visit the library that inspired George Orwell's 1984, the pub where Sylvia Plath signed the contract for her first poetry collection or the park where William Blake spoke to the sun, this is your opinionated guide to the stories and storytellers that define the capital.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-96-4
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'An Opinionated Guide to Swim London'. Text by Joe Minihane. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 47 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London isn't exactly the Caribbean, but what it lacks in tropical shores, it makes up for with an abundance of lush lidos, historic baths and sleek indoor pools - plus plenty of spectacular wild spots within an hour's reach. Dive in.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-80-3
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Secret London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 57 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London is well-trodden, but it's also chockfull of brilliantly under-the-radar finds: covert eateries, clandestine bars, tranquil squares hidden in plain sight and more. This is your opinionated guide to these fiercely guarded secrets. It's also the only copy in existence and will self-destruct in five seconds. Not a word...
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-87-2
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Markets'. Text by Sonya Barber. Photography by Chanel Irvine. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 61 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Roll up, roll up! Books! Brick-a-brac! Bloomin' lovely flowers! London is a city built on markets, some dating back 1,000 years. From fresh fish to furniture, artisanal cheese to antiques, here is a highly opinionated guide to the very best of them.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-76-6
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'An Opinionated Guide to Calm London'. Text by Christina Rose Brown. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 61 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
We all need more calm. The problem is, London is the worst place to find it. Or is it? Take a deep breath, let go of those preconceptions (and tight shoulders) and discover secret gardens, sublime lidos, sumptuous spas and seriously still sitting. This opinionated guide will reveal the city's unexpectedly quiet side.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-81-0
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-79-7
£12.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 240pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 90 places, walks, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
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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ISBN: 978-1-914314-74-2
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'An Opinionated Guide to Wine London'. Text by Tom Howells. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 65 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Passionate about pét-nat? Bonkers about beaujolais? Or just a fan of sitting somewhere lovely and sharing a bottle with good people? This is your boldly opinionated guide to the best places to buy and drink wine in and around London - Old World, New World and everything in between.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-77-3
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'Market Day' by Paul Trevor, 128pp, hardback, 170mm x 197mm.
The Brick Lane and Petticoat Lane markets have always been symbolic of the changing character of London’s East End – its diversity and vibrancy in the face of adversity. Made between 1974 and 1992, Paul Trevor’s photographs offer a vivid picture of the area before its gentrification and rapid social change.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-82-7
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'An Opinionated Guide to Berlin. Text by Lydia Winter. 240pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 88 places, an introduction, and ‘best for' section.
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.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-73-5
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'Barbican Residents' by Anton Rodriguez, 240pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
The Barbican is a radical model of city living and a symbol of post-war optimism. Today, it’s home to around 4,000 people – half the population of the City of London, the ancient heart of the capital where the building resides. But while its towers and walkways are recognisable to many, few are familiar with what lies inside. This book is a rare chance to peer beyond its concrete boundaries into the homes and lives of over 30 residents.
‘The Barbican embodies a vision of public generosity that is becoming
vanishingly rare.' – Olivia Laing, from the foreword.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-83-4
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Design London'. Text by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 58 places, an introduction, 3 walks, a map and ‘best for...’
London is a global centre for design. And you don’t need deep pockets to enjoy it. Whether you want to ogle Eames chairs, score exquisite stationery, visit world-leading museums or discover luxurious homeware, this unapologetically opinionated guide will tell you how to experience the very best of the city’s rebellious, ever-evolving design scene.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-70-4
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Weird London'. Text by Tom Howells. 168pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London is weirder than you think. From a Victorian mausoleum containing a time machine (supposedly) to the publicly displayed corpse of a radical philosopher (yes, really), this city is packed full of seriously strange stuff. Bizarre bars, insect farms, towering stink pipes, ruff-wearing cats, hidden histories… Think you’ve seen it all? Think again.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-68-1
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Canals'. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 54 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Waterside pints and wild marshland, cheese barges and swan pedalos: London’s canals offer some of the most relaxing days out at all times of the year. From Little Venice to Limehouse Basin, by land or by water, explore the city and its diverse ecosystems at an altogether more peaceful pace.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-61-2
£11.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Food'. Text by David Paw. 224pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 77 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
London is delicious. But you already knew that. The problem is: where is really delicious? And we don’t mean just Michelin-starred-delicious, we mean the brightest, most innovative, most inspiring, multicultural cooking found anywhere in the city. Whether it’s fresh pasta, fiery curries, BYOB grills or life-affirming bagels, what we mean is: these are the places you simply have to try.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-65-0
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Bookshops'. Text by Sonya Barber and James Manning. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 64 places, an introduction, and a 'best for...'
Why buy a book on Amazon when you can buy it on a barge? London has every type of bookshop imaginable. Walk in and inhale the transportive smell of printed paper. Ahhhh. Whether you’re looking for a neighbourhood indie with perfect coffee or to get lost among antiquarian tomes, this unashamedly opinionated guide will tell you where to find your paper-filled peace.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-66-7
£20.00
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'Brutalist Plants' by Olivia Broome, 208pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
Architects have long found ways of exploiting the contrast between the natural and the manufactured, but nowhere more keenly than in the meeting of plants and Brutalism. From angular terraces overgrown with vines to cracks that have become arteries for moss, these images tell a story of resilience – and unexpected beauty.
Olivia Broome runs the successful Brutalist Plants instagram account @brutalistplants, which has a global online following.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-48-3
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'Britain's Best Bakeries' by Milly Kenny-Ryder. 224pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Artisan baking is on the rise in Britain and these 62 bakeries are changing the game. Using grain grown and milled in the UK, they are revitalising ancient farming techniques and inventing new flavour combinations (jalapeño croissant, anyone?). From delectable flaky pastries to pillowy sourdough, doorstop sandwiches and chewy buns, this is British baking and it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-64-3
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'An Opinionated Guide to South London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 200pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 76 places, an introduction, a map and a ‘perfect weekend’ itinerary.
South London may not have many tube stations, but it does have pretty much everything else. World-beating art galleries, a 12th-century food market, 600 deer and that famous pink staircase. Here is our unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best places to eat, drink, shop, dance – and climb pink stairs – south of the river.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-59-9
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Museums. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 50+ places, an introduction, and ‘best for section’.
Museums aren't just about old mummies and Old Masters. London has a treasure trove of deeply unusual exhibits from medical memorabilia and fantasy taxidermy to hidden postal tunnels and preserved Modernist homes. Oh, and it happens to have a world-class collection of mummies and Masters too. Marvellous.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-54-4
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'An Opinionated Guide to Cycle London. Text by Rachel Segal-Hamilton. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 10 rides, 35+ places, an introduction, and ‘seasonal events’.
London ain't exactly Amsterdam. But it is surprisingly brilliant for cycling. Two wheels are the greenest (and perhaps fastest) way to get around the city. And with new cycleways, hire schemes and bike shops galore, it's a veritable subculture. Whether you're a fair-weather commuter or hardened racer, this guide will get your wheels spinning like no other.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-50-6
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'British Cabins & Hideaways: An Opinionated Guide' by Holly Farrier. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
NOW WITH NEW COVER (same insides)
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.
Following on from the popular 'British Boutique Hotels', this sumptuous hardback (now with a new cover design but the same insides as before) is part of a growing series of guides to Britain: with detailed write-ups and stunning photography by Holly Farrier.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-52-0
£25.00
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'East End Pubs: A Celebration of East London's Most Iconic Boozers' by Tim George & the 'London Pub Explorer' Alistair Von Lion. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Take a tour through the past and present of the East End’s greatest pubs, exploring their forgotten histories, rich architecture and local communities as well as the landladies and lords fighting to keep this vital part of London’s cultural history alive.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-43-8
£22.95
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'British Family Escapes: An Opinionated Guide' by Alice Tate. 240pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
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.
Following on from Hoxton Mini Press’ highly successful series of pocket-sized, paperback Opinionated Guides, and the popular 'British Boutique Hotels', this sumptuous, larger hardback is part of a growing series of guides to Britain: with more detailed write-ups, more stunning photography, and even more opinion.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-51-3
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Margate. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55+ places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for section’
Margate's tide has turned. Once seen as a faded seaside town, it is now a vibrant harbour of creativity. Whether you're into modern art, indie boutiques, natural wine or just want to stuff your face with fish and chips and flog into the sea, it's time to explore this revitalised dreamland.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-53-7
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£25.00
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'The New Colourful Home'. By Home Milk & Neil Perry. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
It’s time to get colourful inside. After too many years of polite neutrals and subdued palettes, bold is back. Adding colour to your home is one of the easiest ways to bring more joy to your life. Here are 30 inspirational interiors that, along with the homeowners’ stories, will show you how to take the plunge and start living your life in full colour.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-49-0
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Historic London'. Text by Sheldon Goodman. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, 3 walks, a map and ‘best for...’
History is boring. No, history is alive! And this is your opinionated guide to London's very present past. Whether you want to walk the hidden corridors above St Paul's, shop in London's oldest cigar store, ride the Mail Rail or enjoy artisan coffee in an ornate Victorian lavatory, it's time for a new look at the old.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-46-9
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'London's Best Playgrounds'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 143 x 205mm. Contains 52 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
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.
This book avoids the obvious or tired high street chains and replaces them with surprising finds that will please both tired parents and wired children alike. Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with expert advice on where to get both white table cloths and red ketchup.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-42-1
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Delis'. Text by Sonya Barber. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
Who cares about delis when you can order organic olives online? And what exactly is a deli, anyway? From family-run independents in Little Italy to locally-sourced newcomers mixing cocktails with a side of charcuterie, this pithy guidebook will explain why delis deliver more (to your stomach and soul) than any supermarket can and take you on a gastronomic tour of the most beautiful, authentic and exciting delis across the city. Whether you’re north, south, east or west, you’re never far from a counter serving up the best lunch of your life.
Sonya Barber (author of An Opinionated Guide to East London and An Opinionated Guide: Escape London) is back with an insider's guide to the finest foods in London.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-41-4
£25.00
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'Portrait of Britain Vol 5', 320pp, hardback, cloth spine, uncoated paper, 199mm x 151mm. Cover image by Afolabi Aderopo.
In collaboration with 1854 Media & British Journal of Photography.
Introduction by Rachel Segal Hamilton.
What does it mean to live in Britain today? These honest portraits offer an alternative view of our shared identity, an eclectic celebration of Britishness and an uplifting account of the triumphs and struggles of the people who inhabit these isles.
The book is published in support of 1854 Media’s annual award, Portrait of Britain, which will see the finest portraits taken in the nation in recent years tour the country via JCDecaux digital billboards in January 2023.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-33-9
£30.00
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'The Hackney Marshes' by Freya Najade, 96pp, cloth bound cover, 237mm x 285mm. With an introduction by Rosalind Jana.
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Freya Najade takes us on a journey through the uncontainable wildness of the Hackney Marshes; an explosion of nature in the heart of the city, where ancient trees and grasslands are overlooked by tower blocks and pylons. Following the meadows and riverbanks, abandoned infrastructure and football pitches, Najade documents the magic of these overgrown spaces and the people who seek refuge there.
Freya Najade is a photographer living and working in London and Hamburg. Freya’s work has been exhibited internationally and published widely in The Guardian, Le Monde and the British Journal of Photography, among others. Freya is the also the author of Along the Hackney Canal, published by Hoxton Mini Press in 2016.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-26-1
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Big Kids' London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 57 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
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.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for young Londoners and their adults on her blog bablands.com and has written two other books for this series, including An Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London: The Best of the Capital for 0-5s. She lives in Camden with her own two kids, who are both getting far too big far too quickly.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-21-6
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'After the Olympics' by Tony Mak, 128pp, cloth spine, 196mm x 156mm. With an introduction by Ravi Ghosh.
Over a decade has passed since the Olympics came to London, but what remains? The glass towers and monumental stadiums stand proud but the world’s attention has moved on. During the pandemic, Tony Mak documented this complex legacy and the local communities living in its wake.
Tony Mak is a Cantonese Chinese visual artist.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-27-8
£30.00
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'The Sustainable City' by Harriet Thorpe and Taran Wilkhu. 240pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm.
London is one of the world’s most sustainable cities. From pioneering timber high-rises to experimental flat-pack offices, this book celebrates the urban architecture that helps Londoners to live, work, play and share resources in a way that benefits not just the city, but our entire planet.
Harriet Thorpe is a journalist, writer and editor based in London. After cutting her teeth on the architecture desk at the world’s leading design magazine, Wallpaper*, she decided to tighten her focus to writing about sustainable architecture in her home city.
Taran Wilkhu is a British Indian lifestyle photographer specialising in interiors, architecture and portraits. He was born in Yorkshire, but currently resides in a timber-framed house designed by Walter Segal in south east London.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-18-6
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'An Opinionated Guide to Eco London'. Text by Emmy Watts. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 56 places, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
You may be surprised, but London is one of the world's most sustainable cities. We've got zero-waste bars, carbon neutral gyms and even ethical enchiladas. But that doesn't make it easy to sort the green from the green-washed. If you want to enjoy the city while reducing your impact, this opinionated guide will show you where to go to live the good life.
Emmy Watts is a Yorkshire-born writer specialising in fun things to do in London with kids. She lives in Camden with her own two children, who she's attempting to raise as sustainably as possible (though that's easier said than done given their shared aversion to vegetables and penchant for pink plastic).
Charlotte Schreiber is a German fashion and editorial photographer based in Hamburg and London.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-20-9
£30.00
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'An English Summer', introduction by Rosalind Jana, 96pp, cloth binding, 285mm x 237mm.
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An English summer is a precious thing: often short-lived but all the more tender for it. As the country contended with Brexit and Covid, Chanel Irvine traversed our shores documenting the magic of this fleeting season and the small rituals that many of us clung to in uncertain times.
Chanel Irvine is a documentary photographer based in London whose work celebrates timeless, everyday moments.
Design by Friederike Huber.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-22-3
£25.00
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'Portrait of Humanity Vol 4', 320pp, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
In an age of soaring uncertainty, small moments of connection – with ourselves and our planet – matter more than ever before. The 200 intimate portraits in this volume tell stories of courage, hardship and hope, across continents and through generations.
With an introduction by Rachel Segal Hamilton
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-25-4
£25.00
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'Work from Shed: Inspirational garden offices from around the world'. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 220mm.
Remote working is here to stay. More people than ever before are finding it’s not just possible to work from home but much more productive, affordable and – as this book will show you – inspiring. From visually arresting structures that transform the experience of working to plant-covered studios built in harmony with nature, discover just what can be built in a backyard. Why commute to an office when you can Work from Shed?
ISBN: 978-1-914314-12-4
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£19.95
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'The Council House' by Jack Young, 208pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
From Brutalist blocks to Modernist towers, this book is a visual celebration of 68 of London’s most iconic council estates, reminding us of the pride, thought and innovation that went into designing these socially vital buildings.
‘Jack Young’s photographs capture perfectly the variety, ambition and excitement of places and communities too often dismissed, undermined and underfunded.’ – John Grindrod, from the introduction
Jack Young, a digital product designer by day, spends his weekends photographing London’s council estates for his Instagram page @thecouncilhouse.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-16-2
£18.95
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'The Office' by Steven Ahlgren, 112pp, cloth spine, 206mm x 156mm. With an introduction by Ufrieda Ho.
As many of us question the necessity of working from an office, this photographic series – taken in the days before wifi and iPhones – is a poignant reminder of how things once were. Teetering stacks of paper, off-kilter filing cabinets, gum-white computer monitors and the cold glow of the Xerox machine; what were once essential tools now stand as whimsical relics to a former life. The office holds bittersweet memories of kitchen small talk, cheap coffee, awkward Christmas parties and promotions won or lost. Capturing this corporate world with a tender yet satirical eye, American photographer Steven Ahlgren’s nostalgic series will resonate with anyone who has ever loved, hated or simply endured office life.
Steven Ahlgren’s photographs have been exhibited in museums and galleries in the US and abroad and published in many magazines including The New York Times. He currently lives in Media, Pennsylvania.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-17-9
£22.95
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'Portrait of Britain Vol 4', 336pp, hardback, cloth spine, uncoated paper, 199mm x 151mm. Cover image by Sirli Raitma.
In collaboration with 1854 Media & British Journal of Photography
Introduced by Jess Phillips (MP and Sunday Times bestselling author)
The fourth volume in Hoxton Mini Press’ collaborative series with British Journal of Photography brings together 200 images that show Britain at a time of collective regrouping. These gripping portraits, many with insightful stories, create a thoughtful reappraisal of our recent past, while revealing the individuals both loudly and quietly changing the future. The book is published in support of 1854 Media’s annual award, Portrait of Britain, which will see the finest portraits taken in the nation in recent years tour the country via JCDecaux digital billboards in January 2022.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-13-1
£16.95
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'London in the Snow', 128pp, cloth spine, 196mm x 156mm. Images sourced from several archives. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Book 10 in the series 'Vintage Britain'
For Londoners, waking up to find the busy streets of the capital suddenly muffled by a thick, crisp blanket of snow never loses its thrill. This collection of black-and-white photographs, taken over the previous century, shows many familiar corners of the city frosted over and its inhabitants navigating the icy streets with makeshift skis and vintage snowsuits.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-11-7
£17.95
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'London 1977–1987', 104pp, cloth spine, 156mm x 196mm. Photography by Berris Conolly. With an introduction by Geoff Nicholson.
Book 9 in the series 'Vintage Britain'
These pensive black-and-white photographs from the 70s and 80s document the capital’s urban landscape and its people. Sometimes puzzling, often mysterious, Berris Conolly’s images show parts of London that many may never have seen; for others they will be a portal to the past.
Berris Conolly, formerly a commercial photographer, turned to documentary photography in the 70s, at first capturing his neighbourhood in Hackney before a commission took him to Sheffield – where he still lives today.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-04-9
£22.95
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'British Boutique Hotels: An Opinionated Guide' by Gina Jackson. 208pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm. Illustrations by Charlotte Ager.
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.
Following on from Hoxton Mini Press’ highly successful series of pocket-sized, paperback Opinionated Guides to London, this sumptuous, larger hardback is our first guide to Britain: with more detailed write-ups, more stunning photography, and even more opinion.
Gina Jackson is a travel blogger and photographer who, though a proud Londoner, can more often be found testing out hotel rooms all over the country. A champion of the great British staycation, she shares her personal recommendations and honest critiques on her Instagram @ginagoesto, alongside working full time in tech.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-03-2