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Freya Najade captures moments of unexpected beauty and curious encounters in east London''s abundant Hackney Marshes. Focussing on the intricate balance of the wildlife and people who find freedom in the open fields and riverbanks, these visually arresting images - many taken during the confined days of the pandemic - remind us of the hidden poetry in the city''s landscapes. From young bathers escaping lockdown to patches of overgrown woodland, Najade embraces the natural exuberance of these wilder spaces while mourning the damage we do to them.

When Stratford hosted the 2012 Olympics it gained the attention of the world. The post-industrial town was reborn as a 21st century commercial centre. Ten years on, this contemplative project asks us to look again at the social changes that occur in the wake of regeneration. Tony Mak documents the disquiet of empty shopping centres and the emerging beauty of its green spaces with the detached eye of a newcomer. Featuring an introduction that explores the history and communities of pre-regeneration Stratford, this book portrays an attempt to find the soul of this new and changing community.

Following the success of Portrait of Britain and Portrait of Humanity, this fourth edition of the latter brings together 200 new portraits taken in many different countries by photographers of all levels, selected from thousands of entries. The award and exhibition is organised by 1854 Media (British Journal of Photography). Each image in the book is accompanied by a short, personal story from the photographer - giving us a window into the lives of their subjects and celebrating the shared humanity that connects us all through tricky global times.

There is a particular magic - and a fragility - to an English summer. During the colder months we long for lazy hot days; when they arrive, they feel all too momentary. This exquisite collection of images by Chanel Irvine - taken between 2020 and 2022 against the tumultuous backdrop of Brexit and the pandemic - captures the unique, tender mood of a time when so many of us rediscovered the gentle beauty of England''s landscape. From Kent to Devon, from Cornwall to Shropshire, Chanel traversed the country encountering all-too-familiar things, yet somehow seeing them afresh.

Yes, we know that the best thing we could all do for the environment is buy nothing at all, ever. But we''re just not sure that''s realistic. This opinionated guide is for London locals and visitors alike who want to enjoy the capital while eating, drinking, shopping and playing as sustainably as possible. From zero-waste supermarkets to ecological gardens, recycled clothing brands to vegan cafes using local produce, London is full of lovely small businesses trying to make a difference. Go out and support them. This book is a part of a growing series of opinionated pocket guides to the capital for people who don''t want more information, they want the right information. Illustrated with original photography and short, punchy reviews by expert writers.

This nostalgic and often hilarious collection of images taken in the last century capture the wonderfully defiant spirit of those that picnic in the British Isles. Whether tucking into crisp sandwiches in a field of cows, sharing a thermos flask on the edge of a windy cliff, or having a cheeky cuddle under a tree - the people in these pictures represent community, friendship and optimism. So don''t forget: if your car breaks down, get out the tartan blanket, sit on the roadside and enjoy the simple, honest fun of time spent in good company while eating white bread and drinking mildly warm tea

- From pioneering timber high-rises to experimental flat-pack offices, this book celebrates the urban architecture that helps Londoners to live, work, play and share resources in a way that benefits not just the city, but our entire planetLondon is a city of innovation. In its suburbs, green roofs grow on flats, homes are insulated with cork and light timber structures have been designed to be as beautiful as they are energy efficient; in the center, striking new offices are retro-fitted over preserved buildings, while communal hubs are creatively built from reclaimed materials. The original photographs and detailed design interrogations in this book look at the way the capital is responding to the ever-pressing need to build with the environment foremost in mind - talking to the London architects, designers and residents who are creating a city that lives, works, plays and produces sustainably.

Council housing is as much a part of the capital as Big Ben or Buckingham Palace; so why is it so much harder to find books that capture these often architecturally beautiful estates? Over the last few decades, we''ve seen council houses fall into disrepair and defamation. This book, written and photographed by Jack Young - who has spent the last two years visiting every corner of London to find the city''s most unique structures - features beautiful images, personal interviews and design insights that celebrate some of our most vital urban buildings. A photographic celebration of some of London''s most important and innovative council housing.

Whether you''re in the countryside or the city, there are all sorts of delicious plants growing around you - just waiting to be found and picked. This new cookbook by foraging expert Rachel Lambert combines two of her favourite things: wild plants and sugar. Her recipes take you through the seasons, introducing you to the bounty out there to discover - from blackberries, sloes and elderflowers to yarrow, sorrel and even Japanese knotweed. Including jams, ice creams, cookies, cakes, cordials and more, this is a seriously sweet collection of wildly tasty desserts.

As many of us question the necessity of working from an office, this photographic series - taken in the days before wifi and iPhones - is a poignant reminder of how things once were. Teetering stacks of paper, off-kilter filing cabinets, gum-white computer monitors and the cold glow of the Xerox machine; what were once essential tools now stand as whimsical relics to a former life. Capturing this corporate world with a tender yet satirical eye, American photographer Steven Ahlgren''s nostalgic series will resonate with anyone who has ever loved, hated or simply endured office life.

This, the fourth volume in the British Journal of Photography and Hoxton Mini Press'' collaborative series, brings together 200 portraits from all over our island that show Britain at a time of collective regrouping. It createsh both a thoughtful reappraisal of our recent past, and reveals the individuals both loudly and quietly changing the future. It is published in support of 1854 Media''s annual award, Portrait of Britain, which sees the finest portraits taken in the nation in recent years tour the country via JCDecaux digital billboards.

For Londoners, waking up to find the busy streets of the capital suddenly muffled by a thick, crisp blanket of snow never loses its thrill. This collection of black-and-white photographs shows people from the 30s to the 70s playing together in the snow-carpeted city. From Trafalgar Square snowball fights and makeshift sledges, to skiis in Hyde Park and vintage snow suits, they capture the frosted-over capital through the eras and celebrate the eternal joy of a snow day.

- The world's most extraordinary garden offices from both top architects and those who built their ownRemote working is here to stay. More people than ever before are finding it's not just possible to work from home but much more productive, affordable and - as this book will show you - inspiring. From visually arresting structures that transform the experience of working to plant-covered studios built in harmony with nature, discover just what can be built in a backyard. Why commute to an office when you can Work from Shed?

Compelling stories from 25 couples, families and individuals who have left the city (and still kept their work, their inspiration and their social lives) prove there are many benefits to life outside the M25 beyond simply more space and better air. Full of stunning photography, good advice, beautiful interiors and inspiring tales from a wide variety of people - single young professionals, retired couples, freelancers, office workers, renters and home-owners - this book may just tempt you to escape the capital s gravitational pull...

From the best green spaces to go fetch, to the most stylish cafes and hotels that welcome guests on four legs, this guide tells you all you need to know to have a tail-wagging time in New York City. With beautiful photography, handy maps and plenty of insider''s tips, it lets you in on where to eat, drink, walk, visit and stay, alongside profiles of some of New York''s most interesting dog owners. Whether you''re looking for weekend get-aways or doggy day-trips, find out just how much more fun the city can be when you''ve got your pooch in tow.

The familiar streets of the capital are rendered almost uncanny in this contemplative, tonal series by Berris Conolly. Captivating in their atmospheric, filmic quality, Conolly''s photographs reveal small moments from the past, hinting at stories that have just happened; or are about to. They have both a stillness and a promise of approaching disturbance, drawing us in to the urban landscape and making the London of 40 years ago feel at once distant and strangely present.

Anonymous, found photos from the 40s to 70s that capture the freedom and adventure of the open road. These vintage photographs take you on a journey across Europe and America''s highways, celebrating the spirit of Kerouac''s great open road. Family road trips and first cars, unplanned pit-stops and incredible vistas are rediscovered from found colour slides, selected from The Anonymous Project''s collection of over 800,000. The people pictured here may be unknown, but these photographs capture a familiar excitement: getting behind the wheel and setting out to see where the road takes you. In a year when people throughout the world have been home-bound, the call of adventure sounds louder than ever.

Hoxton Mini Press have made a name for themselves as a publisher that celebrates the creative and colourful character of east London. This is the third edition of their unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated (and very popular) guide to the area. With 20 new 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, a perfect weekend itinerary and a neighbourhood map showing where all of the places are located. It''s a must for east London locals and first-time visitors alike.

From centuries old to brilliantly new, a stroll down any of the capital''s high streets provides a glorious miscellany of history and design. For shops are no longer just somewhere we buy things you can do that virtually, these days - but places we gather inspiration, browse for creativity and happen upon special objects. This compendium of London''s 100 most interesting stores, restaurants and cafes pairs original photography with insights into the sites'' past lives and the artistic thinking behind their distinct exteriors and unique signage, as well as insider''s tips on exactly when and why to visit now.

This playful photo series by local photographer Mimi Mollica thrusts the viewer straight into the inspiring, frustrating, wild and living streets of east London. Abstract, colourful snapshots of people, fabrics, architecture, wildlife and everyday objects together tell a story of a vibrant, ever-changing community. Mollica''s (sometimes extreme) close-ups are full of warmth and spontaneity; making us yearn for a time when close proximity to strangers was inherent in our day-to-day lives.

Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind - you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.

2020 sparked a re-energised love of the capital''s parks for its many inhabitants, and photographer Sophia Spring was no exception. Camera in hand, Spring traverses the first dates, family meet-ups, yoga classes, swimming parties and other familiar life activities that suddenly started to take place outdoors. London is unique for its multitude of green spaces, which occupy some of the most expensive real estate in the world, but yet remain free and communal for all. This book celebrates the salvation that the accessibility of nature brought; and will continue to bring.

- The latest volume of the best portraits from around the world to accompany a globe-touring exhibition, held during 2021-2022. Dates and locations TBC Following the success of Portrait of Britain and Portrait of Humanity, this third edition of the latter brings together 200 new portraits taken by photographers of all levels from all over the world, selected from tens of thousands of entries. The publication supports a world-touring exhibition which will visit USA, India, Hungary and among other places, bringing global exposure to the book. The award and exhibition is organized by 1854 Media (British Journal of Photography). Each image in the book is accompanied by a short, telling story from each photographer, bringing home the humanity of those photographed.

Whether you are flirting with leaving the capital for good or fancy a daytrip to Margate or the South Downs for some much-needed country air, this small guide is an unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best places to get some release from city life in these dificult Covid times. Coastal walks, boutique hotels, top restaurants, wild swimming - there is much to discover within a short train ride from the capital, and so much to remind us that life is not quite as compressed and stressed as it seems.

If all of life can be seen in a grain of sand then it can certainly be found in the melting pot of Hackney. Renowned photographer Jenny Lewis has taken a hundred portraits of her community, covering every age from 1-100 in chronological order. The series captures the worries, hopes, fears, passions, joys, regrets and much inbetween of those who, just like us, are travelling on this strange journey from birth to death.

Introducing Zoe Alakija, a london-based cook, whose rich recipes blend modern British flavours with the rich colours and tastes of her Nigerian upbringing. African food in general, and Nigeran food in particular, is on the rise in the UK and dishes like cheesy kokoro and nutty plantain brownies take European vegan food far beyond the more muted flavours and colours that we are used to. Zoe''s immaculate balance of tastes combined with playful presentation ensures these are recipes to remember for those willing to explore broader, more environmentally responsible horizons.

Want to know the best dog friendly coffee shop, hotel or parks in the capital? Dog lovers stick together and this book, compiled by cult dog magazine Four & Sons, is packed full of locals'' tips on how to enjoy the city with your pooch in tow (or vice versa). Full of orginal photography and four-legged advice on where to go fetch a stick (both in London and just beyond), how to meet other dog owners or where to get a schnauzer''s beard trimmed, this book can be enjoyed both on a long walk or curled up with your man''s best friend on the sofa. Go fetch.

- Refreshingly opinionated writing with a highly curated edit of places - Part of a popular, collectable series (five so far) including the best-selling East London (2nd edition, 978-1-910566- 45-9), London Architecture (978-1-910566-55-8) and Vegan London (978-1-910566- 56-5) - Newly comissioned, stylish photography In recent years, a new phenomenon has gripped London's culinary landscape - the rise of dessert bars, dedicatedly entirely to all things sugar and cream. And then there are the restaurants, pop-ups and market stalls too - some of which have perfected the most inventive and drool-worthy desserts and oh-so addictive sugary snacks. Japanese mille crepe, macaron ice cream sandwiches, sourdough doughnuts, nitrogen-frozen ice cream, bubble waffles, cronuts and a sticky toffee pud to rival all others... the list goes on. But our list is ultra-selective. The 50 spots in this guide will tempt not only the biggest sweet tooth but also those who claim not to have one at all. And why buy a guidebook when all information is available online? Because we give you well informed opinion to cut through the clutter.

The image of the single dad is often distorted by out-of-date notions of masculinity the strong and resilient father, the working father, the emotionally distant dad. In this book, esteemed portrait photographer, Harry Borden, himself a separated father with four children, reveals the vulnerabilities, tenderness and love of 48 single fathers.

London is home to over 3,500 pubs. The trouble is that 95% are awful. Dark, sweaty and tired. Says who? Says us. This small paperback tells you the only ones you should know. Whether you''re after the perfect Sunday roast, great craft beer, a cosy spot to read a book, the best pint of bitter or a raucous gig, this guide highlights the capital''s most exciting and, crucially, most stylish saloons in which to find it all.