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A set of eight opinionated London 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 second edition of our unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated guide to our local area. With 65 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 66 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.
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'An Opinionated Guide to Kids' London'. Text by Emmy Watts. Photography by Martin Usborne and David Post. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 51 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
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.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for tiny Londoners on her blog bablands.com and lives in Camden with her two kids, who’ve both visited all 51 places in this book (many, many times).
Martin Usborne is a photographer, new dad and co-founder of Hoxton Mini Press. There is no link between these facts and him getting the job on the book.
David Post is a Canadian-born, London-based photographer whose images feature on MAST chocolate bars, as well as in several books by Hoxton Mini Press.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-98-5
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'An Opinionated Guide to Sweet London'. Text by Imogen Lepere. Photography by Ola O. Smit and Philippa Langley. 144pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 52 places, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
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.
Imogen Lepere is a Brixton-born, Hackney-Wick-based writer specialising in the quirkier side of food and travel. She firmly believes it is always acceptable to eat pudding before main course.
Ola O. Smit is a food, lifestyle and travel photographer currently living in London. She is co-founder of Table magazine and co-creator of countless colourful cakes with her daughter, Zoe.
Philippa Langley is a London-based photographer whose work focuses on food, lifestyle and portraiture. As a fan of anything sweet and bite-sized, she particularly enjoyed sampling the chouquettes at Maître Choux (no.35 in the guide).
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-88-6
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Pubs'. Text by Matthew Curtis. Edited by Harry Adès. Photography by Orlando Gili. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 52 pubs, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
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.
Matthew Curtis is an award-winning freelance beer writer and co-founder of the online food and drink magazine Pellicle.
Harry Adès grew up in London next door to – and now lives exactly 36 paces away from – a very fine pub. Despite that, he has written many books, including another in this series: An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces.
Photographer Orlando Gili is a born-and-bred Londoner. His most recent photo book, Trivial Pursuits, is also published by Hoxton Mini Press.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-81-7
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'An Opinionated Guide to Independent London'. Text by Imogen Lepere. Photography by Lesley Lau, 160pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 54 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
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.
Words by Imogen Lepere,
Photography by Lesley Lau
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-82-4
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces'. Text by Harry Adès. Photography by Marco Kesseler, 160pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Includes 50 locations, an introduction, walks and maps.
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.
London born, bred and buttered, Harry Adès spent his childhood larking around parks and his teenage years loitering in them. Much of his adulthood has been spent watching his children lark around and loiter in parks. He has written at least 10 other books and likes nothing better than a picnic in the long grass.
Marco Kesseler is a London-based photographer whose work is rooted in people and nature. When he’s not taking pictures for the likes of FT Magazine, The New York Times and TIME, Marco is often cycling around Britain, exploring urban and rural green spaces.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-68-8
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'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London'. Text by Sara Kiyo Popowa. Photography by Sam A. Harris, 160pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm. Contains 53 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
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 the best, most stylish eateries for vegan deliciousness. Well… here it is.
The brilliant places in this guide will tempt even those more traditional foodies with original food pairings and stylish, fresh interiors. Created with the expert insight of blogger Sara Kiyo Popowa and original photography from Sam A. Harris, this is a pithy, unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best vegan or vegan-friendly 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.
Words by Sara Kiyo Popowa, a London-based artist, recipe developer and photographer. Known as Shiso Delicious on Instagram, she is a keen advocate of plant-based food and a low-waste lifestyle.
Photography by Sam A. Harris, a travel and food photographer who lives in east London.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-56-5
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Architecture'. Text by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. Photography by Taran Wilkhu, 176pp, paperback, 162 x 112mm.
This is a short, opinionated guide to the most exciting, arresting buildings in the capital. Packed full of original photography, we tell you what you should visit and why, whether Classical, Contemporary, Modernist, Brutalist or beyond. If it’s great, it’s in here.
Created with the expert insight of writers Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli and photography by Taran Wilkhu, this pocket-sized companion features 54 must-see buildings in the capital. We are not wedded to a particular architectural style, or worried about which buildings are cool, or if some are too touristic. But we do live in and love London and are fanatical about design and culture. These are simply the absolute best buildings, in our opinion.
Includes a foreword by Open House director Rory Olcayto, an architectural glossary and three guided walks with maps.
Words by Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli. Sujata is an Online Design Editor at Wallpaper*, born and based in London. Rosa is a Design Editor at Wallpaper*, born in Udine, Italy and now based in London.
Photography by Taran Wilkhu. Taran is a professional photographer who lives in south London in a timber-frame house designed by architect Walter Segal.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-55-8
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'An Opinionated Guide to East London' (Second edition). Text by Sonya Barber. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber, 144pp, paperback, blue foil, 161 x 112mm.
This is the second edition of our unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated guide to our local area. With over 20 new suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink (and some places taken out) 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 66 places is located. It’s a must for east London locals and first-time visitors alike.
Please note: this is an updated edition of our previous yellow guide book. It features over 20 new places but the majority of the content is the same.
Words by Sonya Barber. Sonya is former news and events editor at Time Out London. She is a born and bred London and is always scouting out the newest, most exciting places and things to do in her home city. Sonya also wrote the previous edition of this book.
Photography by Charlotte Schreiber. Charlotte is a German fashion and editorial photographer. This is the third Hoxton Mini Press book she has worked on – in 2015 she photographed 'Makers of East London' and also shot the last edition of this guide book.
This is the second edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-45-9