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'Tis (pretty much) the season for good cheer, comfy armchairs and crackling fires down at your local. To celebrate the launch of our latest book in the Vintage Britain series, The London Pub, we’re offering it together with our extremely opinionated guide to London Pubs. So, you can go on a heady, frothy tour of London’s best pubs – past and present.
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An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs
London is full of awful pubs. That’s why you need to know the great ones. Whether you’re after craft brews, fine dining, cosy corners or sun-drenched beer gardens, you’ll find the very best of them in this pithy, pint-sized guide.
The London Pub (Book 12: Vintage Britain)
This collection of glorious vintage photographs is a celebration of London's best boozers and the people who brought them to life. Without its pubs, London just wouldn't be London. They are the heart (and liver) of this great city.
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A bundle of our two opinionated pocket guides written for little Londoners. This series is for people who don’t want more information, they want the right information.
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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.
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Includes a copy of both Dog-Friendly London and Dog-Friendly New York, dog-friendly city guides published in collaboration with canine culture experts Four&Sons
'Dog-Friendly London'. 176pp, hardback, 151 x 209mm. Photography by Lesley Lau, Dunja Opalko and Ariana Ruth. Text by Karen Day, Olivia Finlayson and Hannah Summers. Illustrations by Pauline Cremer.
'Dog-Friendly New York'. 192pp, hardback, 151 x 209mm. Photography by Winnie Au. Text by Karen Day and David Graver. Illustrations by Pauline Cremer.
From sprawling parks and stylish shops to sumptuous hotel suites and canine-friendly cafés, we’ve sniffed out all of London and New York’s best spots to explore with your pup. Whether you’re visiting the cities or already live in one of them, discover how much more fun you can have when your four-legged friend takes the lead.
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'Portrait of Humanity Vol 3', 320pp, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
These astonishing portraits, taken in over 50 countries, capture a year like no other in living memory. Though a global pandemic has made many of us feel isolated, the faces and stories in this book are a testament to our collective will to connect, rebuild and keep going.
With an introduction by Otegha Uwagba.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-94-7
'Portrait of Humanity Vol 2', 320pp, hardback, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
This collection of 200 intimate portraits and stories – shot by photographers all over the world – reminds us of our common struggles, our deep bonds and, perhaps most importantly in light of the global pandemic, the restorative power of community.
‘Humanity is now standing at a crossroads. We must decide which path we want to take.’ – Greta Thunberg
With an introduction by Gemma Padley.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-73-2
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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.
'Portrait of Humanity Vol 3', 320pp, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
These astonishing portraits, taken in over 50 countries, capture a year like no other in living memory. Though a global pandemic has made many of us feel isolated, the faces and stories in this book are a testament to our collective will to connect, rebuild and keep going.
With an introduction by Otegha Uwagba.
'Portrait of Humanity Vol 2', 320pp, hardback, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
This collection of 200 intimate portraits and stories – shot by photographers all over the world – reminds us of our common struggles, our deep bonds and, perhaps most importantly in light of the global pandemic, the restorative power of community.
‘Humanity is now standing at a crossroads. We must decide which path we want to take.’ – Greta Thunberg
With an introduction by Gemma Padley.
Portrait of Britain Vol 2'Portrait of Britain Vol 2', 336pp, hardback, cloth spine, 151 x 199mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
Introduced by Ekow Eshun
A second volume featuring 200 of the most compelling portraits taken in Britain during this time of national soul-searching. The photos are accompanied by wonderful quotes from the photographers.
'The portraits in this book show a country unscripted, revealed page by page in all its joy, its sorrows and anxieties, its accidental beauty... There's no mystery to being British. You just have to be yourself.' – Ekow Eshun, from the Introduction
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'Afro Vegan: Family recipes from a British-Nigerian kitchen'. Text and photography by Zoe Alakija. Edited by Harry Adès. 176pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
A vegan cookbook that draws its breath from the explosive colours, contrasts, cultures and flavours of West Africa.
Inspired by Zoe’s British-Nigerian heritage, these eclectic fusion recipes – from jollof arancini to plantain brownies – give a playful, contemporary twist to the joy-infused food of her childhood.
An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London
'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London'. Text by Sara Kiyo Popowa and Emmy Watts. Photography by Sam A. Harris, 144pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 46 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
This is the second 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. 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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Illustrated with the most exquisite 18th-century artworks, The Botanical City reveals the hidden secrets of plants and flowers growing on your doorstep. Discover the wonder of urban weeds and wildflowers, their healing powers and poisons, the ancient wisdom and folklore, and get practical ideas for cooking and craft, plus expert tips on how to grow and harvest them yourself.
The Urban Forager: Find and Cook Wild Food in the City
Hawthorn berry ketchup, cherry blossom shortbread, nettle ravioli, elderflower fritters, cowslip summer rolls... these are just some of the tasty and surprising dishes you can make from wild food found in your city. With expert advice from professional forager Wross Lawrence alongside elegant photography, this pocket-sized hardback explains how to identify 32 easy-to-find plants in the city and cook up a wild feast.
We were all foragers before the invention of the supermarket. And our cities, despite appearing grey, are in fact wildly green. Whether in parks, along canals or on your own street, there is an abundance of delicious food hiding in plain sight. Reconnect with nature and enjoy making these surprisingly easy recipes.
Includes original photography and illustrations, 32 vegetarian recipes and top tips for urban foraging. The information in the book can be applied to cities within the North Temperate Zone.
Botanical
From Paris to Prague, from Glasgow to Geneva, photographer Samuel Zeller captures the strange beauty of exotic plants seen through the dappled glass of greenhouses. These images reveal a rare serenity found in the heart of each city.
An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces
London is the greatest green city on Earth. Half its area is green spaces, including 3,000 parks. Luckily, you don’t need to know them all. Only these 50. Whether you want walks, beauty, views or picnics, this unashamedly opinionated guide tells you exactly where to go for London’s ultimate green escapes.
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'In Your Face', 128pp, cloth spine, 222mm x 160mm.
Paul Trevor’s extreme close-ups, made spontaneously on the streets of east London, capture Britain’s perennial social divide. They contrast the people in The City with those in the nearby market of Brick Lane. Shot during Thatcher’s reign, the imagery is as fresh and relevant today as it was then.
‘This series is a new twist on the street photo, but totally unlike anything I have seen before or since.’ – Martin Parr
Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane
'Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane', 144pp, cloth spine, 197mm x 256mm. Afterword by Alan Gilbey.
Paul Trevor, one of the great unsung heroes of British documentary photography, spent many years during the 70s and 80s capturing life on Brick Lane, London’s most iconic East End street. Published here for the very first time, these images, full of humour, grit, love and surprise, capture a vibrant time before the area went through dramatic social change.
Paul Trevor began to make pictures in his Brick Lane neighbourhood after abandoning his job as an accountant and deciding to become a photographer at the age of 25. His photographs have been exhibited internationally since the 1970s and are in public and private collections worldwide.
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'Butlin's Holiday Camp 1982', 128pp, cloth spine, 156mm x 196mm. With an introduction by the photographer.
With its ‘glamorous grandmother’ competitions and endless entertainment, Butlin’s in the 80s was the ultimate British package holiday. Barry Lewis’ glorious photographs, taken during a particularly wet summer at Skegness, capture a defiant national spirit at a time when Billy Butlin’s original vision of ‘fun for all the family’ was under threat from cheap foreign travel and the faltering English weather.
'Miami Beach 1988-1995', 144pp, cloth binding with tip-in image, 210mm x 195mm.'
Fashionistas and retirees, drag queens and bodybuilders, waiters and wanderers: these sumptuous black and white photographs taken by Barry Lewis capture the rich colour of Miami Beach in the early 90s. After two decades of drugs, corruption and violence the coastal strip had come back to life and the party was just beginning…
Barry Lewis is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose work has appeared in many international publications including The Sunday Times and Life magazine. Barry worked at Butlin’s in the 60s after leaving school, returned to the Skegness camp in 1982 on a photography assignment to undertake this project. We published Barry's previous book, Miami Beach 1988-1995, in 2019.
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Hotel Carpets by Bill Young
From Austin to Amsterdam, Lille to Las Vegas, this book shares the mesmerising, bizarre (and sometimes questionable) carpets found in hotel lobbies all over the world. Bill Young, a US pilot, finds himself in a lot of cities often with camera, time and carpet to hand. His photos are enjoyed by his 400,000 followers on instagram and now an edit of the most striking designs appear in this playful paperback alongside Bill's irreverent commentary.
Bill Young is a US pilot from Dallas, Texas.
Butlin's Holiday Camp 1982 by Barry Lewis
With its ‘glamorous grandmother’ competitions and endless entertainment, Butlin’s in the 80s was the ultimate British package holiday. Barry Lewis’ glorious photographs, taken during a particularly wet summer at Skegness, capture a defiant national spirit at a time when Billy Butlin’s original vision of ‘fun for all the family’ was under threat from cheap foreign travel and the faltering English weather.
Funland by Rob Ball
From Blackpool to Brighton, and Barry Island to Brightlingsea, these richly-detailed photographs capture the candyfloss colours and faded nostalgia of a seaside culture that is peculiarly (yet wonderfully) British.
Miami Beach by Barry Lewis
Fashionistas and retirees, drag queens and bodybuilders, waiters and wanderers: these sumptuous black and white photographs taken by Barry Lewis capture the rich colour of Miami Beach in the early 90s. After two decades of drugs, corruption and violence the coastal strip had come back to life and the party was just beginning…
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The East End in Colour 1960-1980 by David Granick
One of our best-selling books. These previously unpublished photographs by David Granick capture the streets and waterways of London’s East End in the warm hues of Kodachrome film. Journey back in time to a place now long vanished.
The East End in Colour 1980-1990 by Tim Brown
This second volume by a different photographer, Tim Brown, picks up the story in 1980 as East London enters an extraordinary decade of transformation. Focusing on the Docklands and the further reaches of the East End, Tim took these pictures on 35mm film between shifts of driving trains on London Underground's Central Line.
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London's Square Mile: A Secret City
'London's Square Mile: A Secret City'. Photography by Polly Braden. Text by David Kynaston, 128pp, hardback, cloth back and spine, 222mm x 157mm.
Millions pass through the square mile, also known as the City of London, yet few are aware of its true significance. These photographs of people surrounded by the City’s imposing architecture, combined with texts from an acclaimed historian, begin to decode one of the most cryptic and fascinating parts of the capital.
‘Adventures in the Lea Valley’ by Polly Braden and David Campany. 112pp hardcover, quarter-bound, gold foiled, 199 x 139 mm
Before the arrival of the 2012 Olympic Games, the Lea Valley was East London's secret retreat. Polly Braden and David Campany documented its strange, gently surreal beauty, before it was transformed forever.
Polly Braden is a documentary photographer whose work examines the relationship between people and the environment in which they find themselves. Capturing the small, often unconscious gestures of her subjects, Polly enjoys long-term collaborations that lend her photographs a unique, quiet intimacy. This is her fifth photography book.
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A set of fifteen opinionated London pocket guides. This growing series is for people who don’t want more information, they want the right information.
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An Opinionated Guide to East London
This is the third edition of our unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated guide to our local area. With 73 suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink, this pocket-sized companion is the ultimate guide to the ever-changing face of east London, filled with beautiful photography, pithy reviews and a neighbourhood map showing where each place of the places is located. It’s a must for east London locals and first-time visitors alike.
An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture
An opinionated guide to the most exciting, arresting buildings in the capital. Packed full of original photography, we tell you about the 54 must-see buildings and why you should visit. Whether Classical, Contemporary, Modernist, Brutalist or beyond. If it’s great, it’s in here.
An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London
If you’re reading this, you don’t need us to tell you that vegan food is a good thing. Or that London is a world capital for it. Or that it can taste amazing and isn’t all green or brown. What you need is a pithy, opinionated guide to over 50 of the best, most stylish eateries for vegan deliciousness. Well… here it is.
An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces
London is the greatest green city on Earth. Half its area is green spaces, including 3,000 parks. Luckily, you don’t need to know them all. Only these 50. Whether you want walks, beauty, views or picnics, this unashamedly opinionated guide tells you exactly where to go for London’s ultimate green escapes.
An Opinionated Guide to Independent London
In an age of behemoth brands, visiting local independent shops has never been more rewarding – or important. London has an army of small owner-run indies and we’ve picked the very best. From artisan delis to stationery hubs, these shops are champions of friendly service and expert knowledge. Go out, support and enjoy. The book includes 54 shops and is packed with original photography, insider tips and interviews with the owners.
An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs
London is full of awful pubs. That’s why you need to know the great ones. Whether you’re after craft brews, fine dining, cosy corners or sun-drenched beer gardens, you’ll find the very best of them in this pithy, pint-sized guide.
An Opinionated Guide to Sweet London
Whether you’re after decadent doughnuts, an elegant afternoon tea or rich cinnamon swirls, our small but highly opinionated guide will lead you straight to sugar, spice and only the best things nice.
An Opinionated Guide to Kids' London
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: Escape London
London is amazing. It’s also amazingly exhausting. If you’re longing to discover wild walks, sample farm-fresh food, soak up some seaside culture or simply breathe cleaner air, this opinionated guide will tell you, in no uncertain terms, the best places to visit just a train ride away from central London. No car necessary.
An Opinionated Guide: Eco London
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.
An Opinionated Guide: Big Kids' London
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.
An Opinionated Guide: Art London
We all know London is one of the capitals of the art world. But what does that mean for us everyday folk? This opinionated guide brings the scene to life – dusting off museum collections, opening intimidating doors and separating the joyful from the just awful – so you’ll know which masterpieces to visit and where to buy, or even make, your very own.
An Opinionated Guide: Free London
There's more to the capital than overpriced coffee and unaffordable housing. Leave your wallet at home, pick up this guide and have a golden time without spending any silver. From sky-high gardens to riotous gigs, inspiring lectures to roller discos, the activities in this book prove the best things in life (and London) are free.
An Opinionated Guide: Queer London
If it’s queer, it’s definitely here: culturally and historically, London is one of the premier cities in the world for LGBTQ+ life. With so much on offer, it can be hard to know where to go. This is where we come in.
An Opinionated Guide: London Delis
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.
An Opinionated Guide: London Hotels
It’s not hard to find a hotel in London; what’s trickier is finding the super tasteful ones with stellar food that aren’t stuffy. This simple guide tells you the only places you need to know; whether you want a luxury room, a wallet-friendly hideaway, to go for afternoon tea, indulge in a spa or eat the best tacos in town while watching the sun set over the skyline.
An Opinionated Guide: Historic London
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.
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.
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Includes a copy of the first two books in our new series Parenting is F***ing Hard. Each bundle includes:
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.
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.
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Includes a copy of Boutique Hotels and An Opinionated Guide to London Hotels.
An unashamedly simple and highly opinionated guide to the very best boutique escapes in Britain. 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.
An Opinionated Guide to London Hotels
It’s not hard to find a hotel in London; what’s trickier is finding the super tasteful ones with stellar food that aren’t stuffy. This simple guide tells you the only places you need to know; whether you want a luxury room, a wallet-friendly hideaway, to go for afternoon tea, indulge in a spa or eat the best tacos in town while watching the sun set over the skyline.