OPINIONATED GUIDES BUNDLE (East London, Architecture, Vegan, Green Spaces, Independent, Pubs, Sweet, Kids', Escape, Eco, Big Kids', Art, Free, Queer, Delis, Hotels, Historic, Margate, Brighton & Cycle) – save 20%
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A set of all twenty of our opinionated pocket guides. This growing series is for people who don’t want more information, they want the right information.
You will receive a copy of each of the following:
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.
An Opinionated Guide: Brighton
Long considered England's favourite seaside getaway, Brighton is now more brilliant than ever before. This pithy guide will tell you everything you need to know (and nothing you don't) so you can avoid the tourist traps and find the best of the city, from exceptional coffee and sustainable restaurants to perfect cliffside walks and proper pubs.
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PUBS BUNDLE – save 20%
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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.
You will receive a copy of each of the following:
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.
OPINIONATED GUIDE KIDS’ BUNDLE – save 20%
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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.
You will receive a copy of each of the following:
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.
DOG-FRIENDLY BUNDLE – save 20%
$37.00
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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.
PORTRAIT OF HUMANITY BUNDLE: Vol 2 and Vol 3 – save 25%
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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