Startup London
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Over 200,000 startups launch in London every year. Here are the stories from 30 of the most creative of them. From King’s Cross to New Cross, from digital apps to distilleries, these small businesses have big ambitions to change the way we eat, shop, play and view the world. This book is an inspirational guide for anyone dreaming of starting their own business, whether it be in London or beyond.
This book comes with a 16pp 'Tips and Advice' booklet written by business writer Rebecca Burn-Callander, with illustrations by Daniel Frost.
'Startup London' by Christina Hopkinson and Rick Pushinsky
256pp hardback, gold and white foiled, 255 x 196mm. Plus 16pp booklet.
Christina Hopkinson is a novelist and journalist specialising in examining contemporary issues through both fiction and non-fiction. Her articles have appeared in a range of UK publications including the Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times, Grazia and Red. Her five novels have been translated into more than 12 languages.
Rick Pushinsky is a British photographer based in East London, with a background in fine art and architecture. He shoots portraits internationally and his work has been featured in Vogue, The Telegraph and the Financial Times.
This is the first edition.
Book design by Matt Young.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-30-5
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