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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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'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
£24.75
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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.
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'An Opinionated Guide to London Hotels'. Text by Gina Jackson. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 40 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
The first 200 copies will be signed by the author, Gina Jackson.
40 fabulous hotels for design-conscious tourists and Londoners alike: the best beds, food and spas.
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.
Each hand-picked hotel includes the lowdown on vibe, decor, facilities and service, in the assured voice of someone in-the-know.
Gina Jackson is a much followed travel writer, blogger, photographer and proud Londoner.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-36-0
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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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'London's Best Playgrounds'. Text by Emmy Watts. 160pp, paperback, 143 x 205mm. Contains 53 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’
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.
Emmy Watts (brilliant author of our Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with advice on the very best outdoor playgrounds in the capital.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-37-7
£15.00
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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
£10.95
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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
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Queer London'. Text by Frank Gallaugher. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 55 places, an introduction, a map and seasonal events.
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.
Featuring 55 entries, offering everything from riotous club nights and funky cabaret to drag brunches, film festivals, and art and cultural tours exploring queer trailblazers, we’ve sorted the fierce and fresh from the tired and tame to ensure you experience only the cream of the London scene.
Originally from New Orleans, Frank Gallaugher is a London-based writer and editor. He lives with his partner and cat on a narrowboat on London’s canals.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-47-6
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Free London'. Text by Emmy Watts. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ and seasonal events.
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.
Emmy Watts (author of An Opinionated Guide to Eco London and An Opinionated Guide to Kids’ London) is back with an unabashedly opinionated selection of the coolest, most creative places in the capital.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-32-2
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'An Opinionated Guide to Art London'. Text by Christina Rose Brown. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 59 places, an introduction, a map and ‘best for...’ recommendations.
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 stuffy from the spectacular – so you’ll know which masterpieces to visit and where to buy, or even make, your very own.
Christina Rose Brown is a Brighton-born, London-based artist, educator and writer. She can normally be found in a gallery with her kids in tow. @christinarosebrown
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-30-8
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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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'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
£9.95
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'An Opinionated Guide: Escape London'. Text by Sonya Barber. 144pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 45 locations, an introduction, a map and top recommendations.
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 little guide will tell you, in no uncertain terms, the best places to visit just a train ride away from central London. No car necessary.
Sonya Barber is an east London-based writer and former editor at Time Out, Condé Nast Traveller and Ink Travel Media. She is an expert on the capital – and the author of the very first book in this series, An Opinionated Guide to East London – who, over the last few years, has discovered just how much fun there is to be had outside of the city.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-92-3
£17.95
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'Dog-Friendly London'. Published in collaboration with Four&Sons. 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.
From sprawling parks and tucked-away pubs to stylish hotel suites and canine-friendly cafés, we’ve sniffed out all of London’s best spots to explore with your pup. Whether you’re visiting the city or already live here, discover how much more fun you can have when your four-legged friend takes the lead.
Four&Sons is a magazine exploring the worlds of art, culture, and lifestyle as inspired by man’s best friend, chronicling the life and work of interesting people and their interesting dogs.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-91-6
£17.95
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'Dog-Friendly New York'. Published in collaboration with Four&Sons. 192pp, hardback, 151 x 209mm. Photography by Winnie Au. Text by Karen Day and David Graver. Illustrations by Pauline Cremer.
From sprawling parks and tucked-away dog runs to stylish hotel suites and canine-friendly cafés, we’ve sniffed out all of New York’s best spots to explore with your pup. Whether you’re visiting the city or already live here, discover how much more fun you can have when your four-legged friend takes the lead.
Four&Sons is a magazine exploring the worlds of art, culture, and lifestyle as inspired by man’s best friend.
Winnie Au lives in New York City with her basset hound, Clementine, where she spends her time photographing people, interiors and animals.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-10-0
£20.00
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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
£9.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to East London (Third Edition)'. Text by Sonya Barber. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber and David Post. 160pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 73 places, an introduction, a map and a ‘perfect weekend’ itinerary.
This highly opinionated, newly updated guide will lead you to the very best places in east London. Hoxton Mini Press is based in Hackney and we know and love this area. Here’s where we’d tell you to go if you came to visit us and stayed in our spare room. And bought us a really nice gift.
Sonya Barber is a freelance writer and former news and events editor at Time Out London. She is a born-and-bred Londoner.
Charlotte Schreiber is a German fashion and editorial photographer based in Hamburg and London.
David Post is a London-based photographer whose images feature on MAST chocolate bars, and in several books by Hoxton Mini Press.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-09-4
£9.95
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-98-5
£9.95
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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).
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-88-6
£9.95
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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 book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-81-7
£9.95
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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
£9.95
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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 book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-68-8
£10.95
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'An Opinionated Guide to Vegan London' (Second Edition). Text by Emmy Watts and Sara Kiyo Popowa. 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. Created with the expert insight of Sara Kiyo Popowa and Emmy Watts, as well as original photography from Sam A. Harris, 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.
Emmy Watts writes about cool things for young Londoners and their adults on her blog bablands.com. She lives in Camden with her own two kids, who are both getting far too big far too quickly.
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 second edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-31-5
£9.95
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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