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'The Urban Forager: Find and Cook Wild Food in the City'. Text by Wross Lawrence. Photography by Marco Kesseler, 192pp, hardback, 156mm x 109mm.
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.
Wross Lawrence is a professional forager with over 10 years’ experience, supplying wild food to royalty, Michelin-starred restaurants, veg box delivery companies, department stores, breweries and more.
Marco Kesseler is a London-based photographer whose clients include FT Magazine, The New York Times and TIME.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-69-5
£12.95
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'The Silence of Dogs in Cars', 96pp, cloth spine, 156mm x 196mm. Photography by Martin Usborne. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.
Once left in a car, for a short while as a young kid, Martin remembers the feeling that no-one might come back. Around about the same time he identified and fell in love with dogs - they were also silent, just as he felt in the car. A few decades later the two memories fused into this strangely melancholic but also subtly humorous project.
These cinematic photographs of dogs in cars, taken mostly at night, reveal an emotional honesty that only animals can express. Behind the dogs’ eyes are feelings that humans so often avoid: the fear of being alone, the uncertainty
of the unknown, but also a certain hope that can be found in silence.
This work previously appeared in a large format book published by Kehrer Verlag.
Martin Usborne is a photographer based in London and also co-founder of Hoxton Mini Press.
This is the first edition
ISBN: 978-1-910566-67-1
£14.95
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'Launderama: London's Launderettes', 144pp, cloth spine, 156mm x 178mm. Photography by Joshua Blackburn.
Book + limited print special bundles available here
Photographer Joshua Blackburn has visited all 462* launderettes in London. The resulting pictures are not just a portrait of a much-loved institution but of a city itself: full of life, colour, faded nostalgia and a whole load of dirty laundry.
*Please note: the book features a selection of images from Joshua's collection, not all 462 launderettes. That would be a very fat book...
Joshua Blackburn is a London-based photographer, print maker and co-founder of The Artful Project gallery. In his previous life, he ran a graphic design agency for 14 years. Joshua runs the popular Instagram account: @coinop_london.
With an introduction by the photographer
This is the first edition
Book design by Friederike Huber and Hoxton Mini Press
ISBN: 978-1-910566-60-2
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'East London Homes'. Styling and text by Sarah Bagner. Photography by Jon Aaron Green, 272pp, hardback, 255 x 196mm.
East London is a playground of possibility. In a neighbourhood where tradition and experimentation collide there is no such thing as a typical home. This book, by stylist and author Sarah Bagner and photographer Jon Aaron Green, is a celebration of diverse creative expression, a journey through the compelling interiors of architects, florists, film makers, upholsterers and many more who don’t play by any rules other than their own.
This book is the same size and format as our East London Food book. It features 29 homes with accompanying text by Sarah Bagner and introductory texts by acclaimed art historian Charles Saumarez Smith and SCP founder Sheridan Coakley.
Sarah Bagner is an interior and still life stylist and art director. Her debut interiors book, 'Wonder Walls, Supermarket Sarah’s Guide to Display', was published by CICO Books in 2012 and has been translated into three languages.
Jon Aaron Green is an interior, still life and portrait photographer. He works with clients ranging from small startups to worldwide brands.
This is the first edition
ISBN: 978-1-910566-59-6
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'Once Upon a Time in Brick Lane', 144pp, cloth spine, 197mm x 256mm. Photography by Paul Trevor. 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.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-50-3
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'Portrait of Britain Vol 2', 336pp, hardback, cloth spine, uncoated paper, 199mm x 151mm.
In collaboration with British Journal of Photography
Introduced by Ekow Eshun
A new 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
ISBN: 978-1-910566-54-1
£30.00
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'Funland', 128pp, cloth spine and back cover, 237mm x 285mm.
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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.
Rob Ball has been a photographer for over 20 years. He spent time working as a news, sport and crime scene photographer before shifting to long-form personal projects while lecturing at Canterbury Christ Church University. Rob has exhibited his work internationally and continues to work on projects and commissions while lecturing.
Book design by Friederike Huber and Hoxton Mini Press
ISBN: 978-1-910566-51-0
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'New Girl Order, 160pp, hardback, silver foil, 199mm x 151mm.'
Renowned photographer Iain McKell spent two years immersed in a community of young female artists, documenting their unique performances, parties and personalities. The resulting visual diary is a celebration of freedom and self-expression, and a reminder to embrace the most creative parts of who we are.
Iain McKell is a British fine art-documentary, fashion and portrait photographer who lives in London. He has documented various sub-societies, directed commercials and pop videos and worked on commission for The Sunday Times, Vogue Italia, L’Uomo Vogue and i-D. This is his fifth photography book.
With an introduction by Gemma Padley.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-48-0
£25.00
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'Miami Beach 1988-1995', 144pp, cloth binding with tip-in image, 210mm x 195mm.'
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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 a British photographer and filmmaker. He has worked internationally for magazines and directed numerous documentaries, commercials and films. His work has been exhibited at the V&A and The Photographer's Gallery.
With an introduction by Bill Hayes.
Book design by Friederike Huber.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-47-3
£16.95
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'Twins', 96pp, cloth hardback, uncoated paper, 163mm x 210mm.
Picked as one of Buzzfeed's Best Photography Books from 2018. Also featured in the Guardian.
Peter Zelewski has spent years capturing the faces and stories of identical twins. Some inexplicably lost their hearing at the exact same time, others unlock each others’ phones with their indistinguishable fingerprints, but perhaps more surprisingly, some don’t get on. These powerful portraits tap into one of the most fascinating of all human relationships.
Peter Zelewski is a London-based portrait and documentary photographer. Born in Detroit, USA, he moved to London in the 1980s and studied at the London College of Communication (LCC). His portraiture concentrates primarily on the exploration of people, culture and urban life. Zelewski’s work has been featured in numerous publications, he has won several awards and been a prizewinner in the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize. His previous book, People of London, was also published by Hoxton Mini Press.
With an introduction by Naomi and Alexandria Hewston (featured in the book).
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-43-5
£19.95
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As featured in Creative Boom, Creative Review and The British Journal of Photography.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In the glow of the night, the vibrancy of London meets a quiet stillness.
This collection of historic and contemporary images features work from over 60 photographers who reveal the city after hours: unnerving, beautiful, eerie, energised – sometimes all at once. Step into the night and discover a darker, richer side to the capital.
The book contains essays by Museum of London’s Curator of Photographs, Anna Sparham, poetry by award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams, and over 100 images from the exhibition that span the genres of architectural, documentary and portrait photography. Includes work by Bill Brandt, Bob Collins, Brian Griffin, Tish Murtha, Tim Peake, Rut Blees Luxemburg, William Eckersley, Dougie Wallace, Nick Turpin and many more.
'London Nights' is published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name, running 11 May - 11 November 2018 at Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. Click here for more details.
208pp hardback, navy cloth spine, yellow foil, 222 x 167 mm.
Anna Sparham graduated with a photography degree and after working with the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum’s photographs collection, she joined the Museum of London in 2004, becoming a curator there in 2006. Working closely with photographers, Sparham develops the museum’s collections and realises temporary exhibitions.
Inua Ellams is a cross art form practitioner, a poet, playwright and performer. He has written for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre and the BBC.
This is the first edition.
Book design by Frederike Huber.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-34-3
£9.95
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'Men Photographing Women in the 1970s' by Michael Abramson, 96pp, paperback, pink foil, 175 x 120mm.
Once a month, in 1970s Chicago, men were allowed to take cameras into underground strip clubs. Michael Abramson, a local photographer, thought it would be more revealing to photograph the men photographing the women. Left in a drawer until now, the resulting images are a fascinating, funny and at times unsettling portrayal of the uninhibited male gaze.
Introduced by Midge Wilson.
Michael Abramson (1948-2011) was an American photographer best known for his work documenting the nightlife of black night clubs on the south side of Chicago. His photographs can be found in the permanent collections of many major American institutions including the Smithsonian, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago History Museum, the California Museum of Photography and more.
This is the first edition.
Book design by Matthew Young.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-29-9
£22.95
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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.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-03-2
£14.95
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Picked as one of Buzzfeed's Most Incredible Photobooks of 2017. Also featured on It's Nice That and The Guardian.
'Sisters' by Sophie Harris-Taylor. 112pp, fully cloth-bound hardback with tip-in image, white foiled, 199 x 151 mm.
Sophie Harris-Taylor spent two years photographing and interviewing more than 100 sisters in an effort to better understand this most intimate of bonds. Her tender portraits combined with short interviews reveal the jealousies, fears, love and laughter that co-exist at the heart of each relationship.
"This book is a celebration of sisterhood, in all its glory and with all its flaws." - Sophie Harris-Taylor
Acommpanied by an introduction and texts by Emma Finamore, based on the photographer's interviews with the sisters.
Sophie Harris-Taylor is a fine art and portrait photographer, born in 1988 in London. Renowned for her images created exclusively with natural and ambient light, her work centres around relationships and the everyday moments shared between people in familiar but often mundane surroundings. Harris-Taylor has previously been nominated for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, The Renaissance Photography Prize and The Young Masters and her work has been featured in numerous publications. This is her second photography book.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-28-2
£26.00
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As featured on Huck Magazine and Creative Boom
ABOUT THE BOOK:
London is one of the world’s most photographed cities, so you might think there’s nothing left to see. But you’d be wrong. Through the eyes of 25 contemporary photographers you can venture along hidden canals, around notorious housing estates, through surreal street scenes and deep underground. This is London as it is today, and as you’ve never seen it before.
This illuminating book compiles the work of 25 world-class photographers:
Thom and Beth Atkinson, James O Jenkins, Rut Blees Luxemburg, David Vintiner, Matt Stuart, Janie Airey, Vicky Grout, Ben West, Effie Paleologou, Stephen Leslie, Dougie Wallace, Anton Rodriguez, Simon Norfolk, Mark Sanders, George Georgiou, Andy Sewell, Lorenzo Vitturi, Carl Bigmore, Giacomo Brunelli, Cian Oba-Smith, Johanna Neurath, Lewis Bush, Shahed Saleem and Nick Turpin.
Words by Rachel Segal Hamilton. Rachel is a London-based freelance journalist who has written extensively on photography for The British Journal of Photography, VICE, The Telegraph, The Royal Photographic Society Journal, Professional Photography and others.
288pp hardback, 242 x 186 mm.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-24-4
£20.00
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East London creatives and their spaces
'Hackney Studios' by Jenny Lewis. 116pp, hardcover with tip-in image, white and gold foiled, 220 x 265 mm landscape
As featured on The British Journal of Photography.
Hackney, East London, is well known for its vibrant creative community. Jenny Lewis spent four years in and out of studios across the borough photographing a tribe of artists who over time have defined the area. Painters, illustrators, filmmakers, jewellers, ceramicists and fashion designers invite us into their studios and share their private thoughts about the creative process.
What began with a chance encounter with fashion designer Isobel Webster grew organically into a ‘family tree’ of the borough’s creative community, with each artist nominating the next person to be photographed.
Lewis notes that many of the artists featured in the project have since been forced to leave their studios due to recent steep rent increases, and as such, hopes this book will stand as a timely reminder and celebration of the spirit of creativity in one of London’s most dynamic areas.
Jenny Lewis moved to Hackney over twenty years ago via a spell at Preston University where she acquired a Fine Art degree and a husband. Since then she has made her living as an editorial photographer but continues to pursue a range of personal work. Much of this centres on her experience of living and working in East London. Her first book, 'One Day Young', is also published by Hoxton Mini Press.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-13-8
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'Hand Jobs: Life as a Hand Model' by Oli Kellett and Alex Holder, 88pp hardcover with tip-in image and foiled titling, 173 x 135 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
They moisturise 30 times a day. They know 200 different ways to pick up a Lego brick. They can method act with a Ferrero Rocher. They’re the only people who get paid as much for cleaning a toilet as they do for modelling a diamond. These hand models are the stars of the biggest advertising campaigns around but you’ve never seen their faces…until now. Hand Jobs: Life as a Hand Model offers 24 revealing portraits, 24 hilarious quotes and 24 ways to peel a banana.
This is Book 3 in a series that celebrates the best in colourful, modern photography.
As an 11-year-old Oli Kellett took a photo of a flower which his granny bought for £5. Feeling like he had hit the big time, he continued to take photos in the hope that he would soon be able to retire early. Twenty or so years later, Oli is still taking photos, both commercially and for longer-term projects. He is no way near retiring.
Alex Holder is a Partner at advertising agency Anomaly London. Her projects often make worldwide press and range from a photographic recreation of Mills & Boon romance covers (shot with Oli Kellett), to the political ‘Make Them Pay’ campaign that sought to end the pay gap between men and women with Elle magazine. It earned 83 million hits and backing from the Prime Minister.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-07-7
£12.95
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'Bubblegum' by Emily Stein, 102pp hardcover with tip-in image and foiled titling, 173 x 135 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
Emily Stein's photographs of children blowing bubblegum on beaches around the world are a portrait of the freedom, innocence and joy of youth. The range of facial expressions as the children blow the gum – frustration, excitement, surprise, concentration – tell a story in themselves.
This is Book 1 in a series that celebrates the best in colourful, modern photography.
Emily Stein started taking photographs in the last term of her Fine Art degree. Never able to concentrate for long enough to finish a painting, she picked up a camera and immediately fell in love with photography. Taking pictures enabled her two great loves: going on adventures and meeting new people. These days she photographs people of all ages, often for commercial clients such as MTV, Vice and Puma, and has a natural gift for capturing their energy and individuality.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-06-0
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Book 2 from the series 'Illustrated East London'
‘Haircuts of Hackney’ by Daniel Frost. 48pp hardcover, gold foiled, concertina,199 x 139 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
Haircuts of Hackney is the newest title in our collectable series 'Illustrated East London'. This quirky and colourful book folds out to show 35 paintings of the backs of Hackney heads. Daniel Frost, a local artist, has created a playful visual encyclopaedia of the haircuts you'll find in East London, the epicentre of self-expression and coiffed confidence. Using this book you will be able to identify and spot some of East London's finest examples of the 'Mun' (man bun), the Kingsland Basin, Queensbridge Quiff, the legendary Hoxton Fin and more.
Daniel Frost is an illustrator living in East London. He is fixated by strange people and odd situations and uses simple imagery to reinterpret his observations in an imaginative and playful way. Daniel has exhibited around the world and has worked for a list of clients including Nike, New York Times and Transport for London.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-00-8
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HOXTON MINI PRESS X PENGUIN BOOKS
This is the first book in collaboration with Penguin.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Dogs and photography have gone hand in paw almost since the medium was invented and our passion remains undiminished, with pictures of adorable, bright-eyed dogs all over the internet.
The photographs in this book offer an alternative to all the fluff. They approach the dog as a dignified, intelligent and noble being, and they consider our relationship with man's best friend for the extraordinary thing it really is. Elegant, beautiful, surprising, sometimes comical, full of drama and heart, these images show the world's best-loved animal in a remarkable new light.
Featuring work by 30 photographers including William Wegman, Alec Soth, Charlotte Dumas, Traer Scott, Tim Flach, Elliott Erwitt, Jo Longhurst, Dougie Wallace and many more.
'Really Good Dog Photography', published by Particular Books (imprint of Penguin Books) in collaboration with Hoxton Mini Press. Written by Lucy Davies. Photography by 30 world-class photographers.
304pp clothbound hardback, 218 x 254mm.
Lucy Davies writes about art and photography for the Telegraph, where she is a Commissioning Editor. She has written widely on visual art for numerous books, exhibition catalogues and magazines.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1846149-42-9
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As featured on Huck Magazine and The Londonist.
It’s no secret that London is addicted to coffee. Today’s flat white drinkers are well versed - with a taste for single origins and light roasts - but what is often forgotten is that the city has a rich history of coffeehouses going back to the 1650s.
Bestselling author Lani Kingston and photographer David Post have captured the stories of the most inspirational modern-day artisans, roasters, growers, innovators and entrepreneurs who make London, once again, a world capital of coffee.
This book comes with a fold-out map featuring 50 of the best London coffee shops.
'London Coffee' by Lani Kingston and David Post
256pp hardback, black foiled, 222 x 167mm. Plus fold-out map.
Lani Kingston is an Australian food writer, consultant and management professional who proudly calls London home. Her first book, 'How to Make Coffee', was an international bestseller, and has been released in five languages and eight editions. Lani holds Masters degrees in Food Studies and in Education, and pastry chef and barista qualifications, and judges coffee for the Great Taste Awards.
David Post is a Canadian photographer whose portfolio includes work for a number of prominent London brands including a recent project for Mast Chocolate. David is also a respected character in the coffee world: he owned and operated an award-winning coffee bar in his home province of Newfoundland before moving to London, where he joined the vibrant coffee scene and worked with cafés across the city.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-25-1
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'Portrait of Britain Vol 3', 336pp, hardback, cloth spine, uncoated paper, 199mm x 151mm. Cover image by Brunel Johnson.
Portrait of Britain Bundle: Vol 2 and Vol 3 (save 25%) available here.
In collaboration with 1854 Media/British Journal of Photography
Introduced by David Olusoga
The Black Lives Matter movement and Covid-19 have brought a tidal wave of change to Britain. These 200 portraits and accompanying stories, full of hope and humanity, capture the individuals that make up the country’s collective resilience.
'This collection of photographs is a reminder of what we have been missing and of the power of looking into the faces of those with whom we share our nation.' - David Olusoga, from the introduction
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-77-0
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'Portrait of Humanity', 320pp, cloth spine, 237mm x 285mm.
In collaboration with 1854 Media and Magnum Photos.
What does it mean to be human today? These 200 portraits taken by photographers in over 65 countries celebrate global citizenship at a time of instability. Funny, revealing, and often moving, the faces and stories in this book show that we are all wonderfully unique, yet on some level, deeply the same.
Introduced by Lucy Davies.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-52-7
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'Portrait of Britain', 336pp, hardback, cloth spine, uncoated paper, 199mm x 151mm.
As featured in The Guardian and on BBC News
In collaboration with British Journal of Photography
Introduced by Will Self
200 photographs that capture the face of a changing nation.
Portrait of Britain is an annual photography exhibition showcasing the best portraits taken by people throughout the country. The winning photographs, selected from BJP's open-call competition, are displayed on digital billboard screens nationwide – in train stations, airports, shopping centres and on high streets – and are seen by over 10 million people.
Now in its third year, the exhibition will re-launch on 1 September 2018 for one month but for the first time with this book. Portrait of Britain is a small, chunky hardback featuring 200 shortlisted portraits alongside information about each image and selected quotes from the photographers. Together these photographs celebrate the richness and diversity of a vibrant nation at a time of pivotal change.
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'These magnificent photographs capture at once the great diversity and the inescapable identity of the British. Gay, straight, bisexual and non-normative; male, female and non-binary; old, young and in between — how can it be that these — every one a compelling identity in its own right — are nonetheless trumped by a Britishness as heavy and irresistible as a Dundee fruit cake?
- Will Self, from the introduction
Book design by Shaz Madani
978-1-910566-38-1
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'The Corners' by Chris Dorley-Brown. 96pp, hardback with cloth spine and back cover, fine art paper, 237 x 285 mm.
As featured in the New York Times, Guardian, British Journal of Photography and Suitcase Magazine.
These hyperreal photographs of East London street corners are a unique documentation of an ever-changing landscape. Using multiple exposures, Chris Dorley-Brown plays out different narratives simultaneously, creating dream-like scenes that lie somewhere between fiction and reality.
Chris Dorley-Brown has been living and working in East London for over 20 years. He sett up his own photographic practice in 1984 and has since expanded his activities to film-making and radio and has worked as a sound designer for BBC Radio 3. The Corners is Chris’ third photography book.
**This book won the Best Photography Book Award at British Book Design & Production Awards 2018**
Book design by Friederike Huber.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-32-9
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'Badly Repaired Cars' by Ronni Campana, 72pp hardcover with tip-in image and foiled titling, 173 x 135 mm
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
SELECTED AS ONE OF MARTIN PARR'S BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2016
Badly Repaired Cars is a bright, bold and humorous documentation of some of the best (or worst) examples of DIY car repairs. Close up photographs of cars held together by tape, plastic and glue fill each frame and begin to take on the qualities of abstract art. A strip of duct tape across a broken headlight becomes powerfully graphic in form; green plastic hanging from a door divides the frame like a Rothko colour wash.
This is Book 2 in a series that celebrates the best in colourful, modern photography.
Born in Milan in 1987, photographer Ronni Campana specialises in photographing the world’s minute imperfections. By concentrating on details in his surrounding environment and framing contrasting colour and shapes he uncovers an abstract beauty in seemingly mundane objects. With the use of subtle humour and a bright flash he draws our attention to the wonderful flaws found in everyday life. This is his first book.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-08-4
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‘Vintage Glamour In London's East End’ photographs by Boris Bennett. 208pp, hardcover, fully cloth covered with inlaid image and gold foil, 289 x 214 mm
Boris Bennett (1900-85) was considered the doyen of Jewish studio portrait photographers, famed for bringing Hollywood glamour to an impoverished area of east London. His studio on the Whitechapel Road was the fashionable location for wedding couples and families in the 1930s and 1940s.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-6-1
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'A celebration of the energy and creativity at work in the East End. This is a joyous, inspirational, heart-warming book.' Nigel Slater
East London has become the most exciting place to eat in the UK. Home to a vibrant and diverse community, it has attracted a wave of fresh gastronomic talent, including top chefs, young producers and bold entrepreneurs. This book follows forty people at the heart of a culinary phenomenon — from Michelin-starred chefs and specialist butchers to wild foragers and urban beekeepers. With in-depth interviews and lavish photography, East London Food guides you on where to go, what to eat and how to cook it at home.
'East London Food' by Rosie Birkett and Helen Cathcart
288pp hardcover plus 20pp pull-out recipe booklet, copper foiled, 255 x 196 mm, available in 2 colours randomly selected.
Rosie Birkett is a food writer, stylist and author based in Hackney. She has written features on restaurants, chefs and food trends for magazines and newspapers including the Independent on Sunday, Condé Nast Traveller, the Guardian and Red magazine. Rosie’s debut cookbook A Lot On Her Plate was published in 2015 to critical acclaim and she was named a rising star by the Observer the same year.
After studying photography and art direction in Manchester, Helen Cathcart started her career as a photo director in London working on various publications. In 2010 she moved to Sydney to kickstart a transition to being a full-time photographer and was soon photographing for publications such as Condé Nast Traveller, Monocle and Australian Gourmet Traveller. She currently lives in London and shoots for magazines, brands and cookbooks.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-05-3
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“Makers of East London captures the energy and spirit of a unique part of the capital. Evocative photography alongside insightful profiles of makers reveals hidden processes behind objects both everyday and exceptional.” Annie Warburton, Crafts Council
Bike builders, violin makers, ceramicists…East London is the creative hub of one of the world’s most dynamic cities and is now seeing a resurgence of craftspeople breathing life back into traditional disciplines. This book takes a tour of their studios and practices to see what it takes to be a maker in a world of mass production. Our largest and most ambitious book yet.
Photography by Charlotte Schreiber, written by Katie Treggiden
336pp, 264 x 198 mm, hardback, clothbound, foil embossed.
Charlotte Schreiber grew up in Wiesbaden, Germany, where she studied photography and went on to become a freelance photographer focusing on portraiture and fashion. Telling stories has always been one of Charlotte’s favourite things to do and with photography she feels able to quietly observe the world and to capture what strikes her as most important or beautiful.
Katie Treggiden is a respected design writer. Her blog, 'confessions of a design geek', was awarded Best Interior Design Blog in Great Britain within five months of launch. She founded Fiera, an independent magazine discovering new talent at the world’s design fairs, and also writes for titles such as Dezeen, the Guardian Weekend Magazine and Ideal Home. This is Katie’s second book.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-02-2
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‘A Field Guide to East London Wildlife’ by Ian McDonnell & Harry Ades, 108pp; 165 x 115 mm, Paperback
This book is also available to buy as a Collector's Edition here.
Imagine a 19th Century nature guide that has been squarely dropped into 21st Century urban life. Stealthy garden foxes, escaped parakeets, illegally imported snakes and feral cats are rendered as romantic etchings set against the chaos of East London life in this pocket bound wildlife guide with a twist.
Each drawing is accompanied by factual text that is both humorous and informative and which reminds us of the strange beauty and life that thrives amongst some of London’s most urban areas.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-5-4
£9.95
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'Bored Tourists' by Laurence Stephens. 112pp, paperback with French flaps, fine art paper, 162mm x 127mm.
As featured in Huck Magazine
Discover a lost civilisation.
Gaze up at a towering cathedral.
Take a selfie in front of a kebab shop.
Ever had a holiday that wasn't what you hoped for?
What began as a chance visit to Barcelona Cathedral to escape the mid-August sun, led photographer Laurence Stephens to spend the next three summers traversing the cultural landscapes of Spain and Portugal. From stuffy museums to breathtaking skylines, with camera in hand, he went in search of the not-so-elusive bored tourist.
Laurence Stephens is a British documentary photographer. Inspired by colour photographers of the 1980s, his approach is anthropological, exploring aspects of modern life with a satirical eye.
Book design by Make Good Print Co.
This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-36-7
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As featured in The Culture Trip and Creative Boom
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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Limited edition print 'A' plus a copy of the book it appears in: London 1977-1987 by Berris Conolly.
Book 1 from the series 'Illustrated East London'.
‘50 People of East London’ by Adam Dant. 112pp hardcover, matt paper, gold foiled, 145 x 205mm
The standard edition of 50 People of East London is now SOLD OUT. We still have a very limited number of Collector's Editions available.
A painfully accurate guide to the diverse, colourful and sometimes infuriating people of east London.
Although the drawings are reminiscent of old-fashioned comic books or Hogarth’s 18th Century prints, the individuals portrayed represent the very modern characters that make up the melting pot of East London.
Adam Dant is an internationally renowned artist who lives in Shoreditch, East London.
ISBN: 978-0-9576998-1-6
£15.00
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'An Opinionated Guide to British Art' by Lucy Davies. 160pp, hardback, 129 x 180mm.
Who cares about British Art? From William Blake to a wearable washing machine, this short but very opinionated guide takes you on a whirlwind tour of 64 iconic artworks, and explains in no uncertain terms why they matter and why British Art is amongst the most exciting in the world.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-45-2
£35.00
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'Benidorm', 128pp, cloth spine and back cover, 237mm x 285mm.
**This book is also available in a special book + limited edition print bundle. Click here to see it.**
Considered the birthplace of the package holiday, Benidorm continues to draw visitors with its promise of tropical escape. Rob Ball's contemporary photographs reveal a more complex story: one of human connection and communion, and of the stark contrast between a vibrant beach culture and the towering urban landscape that embraces it.
Rob Ball has been a photographer for over 25 years. He spent time working as a news, sport and crime scene photographer before shifting to long-form personal projects while lecturing at Canterbury Christ Church University. Rob has exhibited his work internationally and continues to work on projects and commissions while lecturing.
Book design by Friederike Huber and Hoxton Mini Press
ISBN: 978-1-914314-88-9
£8.95
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'Psychedelics: A Pocket Primer' by Mattha Busby, 144pp, paperback, 112 x 165mm.
Psychedelics are more relevant now than they were in the 1960s. Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine and MDMA promise to revolutionise our understanding of mental health and the brain. The book charts the journey from ancient sacraments and countercultural weapons to groundbreaking medicine in the labs of today and tomorrow.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-86-5
£8.95
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'Fake News: A Pocket Primer' by Chris Stokel-Walker, 128pp, paperback, 112 x 165mm.
What exactly is fake news? How is it threatening our democratic systems? And why are we so drawn to outlandish stories? This pithy introduction to rumour, conspiracy and misinformation, from Ancient Greece to Donald Trump, explores what it means to live in a 'post-truth' world... and where we go from here.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-85-8
£14.95
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'Everyday Wonder' by Sophie Howarth, 128pp, hardback, cloth spine, 125 x 183mm.
Life is always winking at us, calling our attention to the beauty hidden in plain sight. Why do we so often miss what's right in front of us, lost in thought or tethered to endless to-do lists? This compilation of poems, photographs and creative practices is for anyone looking to recover a sense of astonishment in ordinary things.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-78-0
£14.32 £17.90
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To celebrate the launch of the Pocket Primer series we are offering a 20% discount when you order the first two titles together.
Pocket Primers are lively, visual introductions to the most interesting topics of today. The series covers subjects that we overhear in conversation or on the news but which, frankly, we'd all like to understand better. We assume that you are a bit like us: you want well-researched information distilled into digestible chunks and you enjoy the analogue thrill of rather lovely images in a beautifully designed book.
'Psychedelics: A Pocket Primer' by Mattha Busby, 144pp, paperback, 112 x 165mm.
Psychedelics are more relevant now than they were in the 1960s. Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine and MDMA promise to revolutionise our understanding of mental health and the brain. The book charts the journey from ancient sacraments and countercultural weapons to groundbreaking medicine in the labs of today and tomorrow.
'Fake News: A Pocket Primer' by Chris Stokel-Walker, 128pp, paperback, 112 x 165mm.
What exactly is fake news? How is it threatening our democratic systems? And why are we so drawn to outlandish stories? This pithy introduction to rumour, conspiracy and misinformation, from Ancient Greece to Donald Trump, explores what it means to live in a 'post-truth' world... and where we go from here.
£14.95
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'Ancient Britain for Modern Folk, A Field Guide to Megaliths, Mounds and More'. Written by Tom Howells, 208pp, hardback, 156mm x 109mm.
Ancient Britain is much more beautiful - and accessible - than you think. From the colossal stones of Avebury to the remains of Neolithic villages in Orkney, this field guide explores the histories and mysteries of over 90 ancient sites. In an increasingly virtual world, these vast, unknowable monuments remind us of our deep ties with the land, the seasons and the people that came before us.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-91-9
£20.00
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Weird Buildings, 240pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
Whether playful or provocative, all the buildings in this book push boundaries. From the fluid forms of Zaha Hadid's mountaintop museum to a whimsical teapot-shaped service station, enjoy this tour of the world's weirdest – and most wonderful – architecture.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-89-6
£16.95
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'New photography of the Cat.' Written by Lucy Davies. 208pp, hardback, 130 x 180mm.
From the alley cats of Istanbul to a litter of AI-generated kittens, this is a collection of the world’s most striking contemporary feline photography, inviting us to explore our enduring obsession with these enigmatic creatures through a new lens.
Featured photographers: Marcel Heijnen, Robert Bahou, Alicia Rius, Lola Dupre, Gerrard Gethings, Andrius Burba, BriAnne Wills, Jouk Oosterhof, Nguan, Ekin Kück, Carli Davidson, Dag Knudsen, Jack Kenyon, Nikita Teryoshin, Stephen Eichhorn, Pascale Weber, Rojiman & Umatan Yamazaki, Robin Schwartz, Julia Lindemalm, Nils Jacobi, Max Knight, Tony Mendoza, Sami Uçan, Jamie Campbell, Matt McCarthy, Graphic Thought Facility
ISBN: 978-1-914314-94-0
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
£22.95
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British Art Destinations by Emmy Watts, 208pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Discover Britain's most exhilarating art escapes - from Barbara Hepworth's sublime coastal studio to a surreal sculpture trail in Scotland. Whether you're looking for culture, inspiration or simply a grand day out, this is your guide to the very best of Britain's living, breathing art scene.
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-92-6
£16.95
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'New photography of the Flower.' Written by Lucy Davies. 192pp, hardback, 130 x 180mm.
This is a collection of the world's most vibrant and inventive contemporary photography of flowers. From the garland wholesalers of Kolkata to wildflowers blooming between paving stones, these images are a modern tribute to the enduring allure of flowers in both art and life.
Featured photographers: Gareth McConnell, Xuebing Du, Thomas Brown & Guillaume Ferrand, Sharon Core, Celine Marchbank, Billy Barraclough, Johanna Neurath, Marco Kessler, Anthony Bockheim, Cig Harvey, Debi Shapiro, Kate Friend, William Arnold, Rosalind Hobley, Luke Stephenson, Mary Kocol, Emma Robinson, Jennifer Latour, Ken Hermann, Alma Haser, Abelardo Morell, Hannes Hummel, Tine Poppe, Tony Mendoza.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-95-7
This book is carbon neutral. This is the first edition.