£30.00
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'The Art of Play: The design of the world's greatest playscapes' by Emmy Watts. 272pp, hardback, 190 x 240mm.
The Art of Play is a visual celebration of more than 80 pioneering playscapes that move beyond the traditional playground into art, architecture and sculpture. From indoor vertical mazes to outdoor climbable monsters, public installations to private homes, these imaginatively designed spaces show us that the most powerful play, like the very best art, encourages creative thinking and a greater understanding of our place in the world.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-69-8
£20.00
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'Brutalist Plants' by Olivia Broome, 208pp, hardback, 151 x 199mm.
Architects have long found ways of exploiting the contrast between the natural and the manufactured, but nowhere more keenly than in the meeting of plants and Brutalism. From angular terraces overgrown with vines to cracks that have become arteries for moss, these images tell a story of resilience – and unexpected beauty.
Olivia Broome runs the successful Brutalist Plants instagram account @brutalistplants, which has a global online following.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-48-3
£22.95
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'Britain's Best Bakeries' by Milly Kenny-Ryder. 224pp, hardback, 145 x 209mm.
Artisan baking is on the rise in Britain and these 62 bakeries are changing the game. Using grain grown and milled in the UK, they are revitalising ancient farming techniques and inventing new flavour combinations (jalapeño croissant, anyone?). From delectable flaky pastries to pillowy sourdough, doorstop sandwiches and chewy buns, this is British baking and it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-64-3
£35.00
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'Slow Travel Britain: 22 mindful journeys across England, Scotland & Wales' by Liz Schaffer. 240pp, hardback, 214 x 285mm.
Here are 22 of the most inspiring ways to explore England, Scotland and Wales that encourage a deeper connection with their landscapes, people and culture. From swimming in Snowdonia (Eryri) to walking Hadrian's Wall, eating Pembrokeshire's wild food to soaking up the history of Skye, travel is so much more than ticking off landmarks or filling an Instagram grid. Don't go far, go slow.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-63-6
£25.00
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'The New Colourful Home'. By Home Milk & Neil Perry. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
It’s time to get colourful inside. After too many years of polite neutrals and subdued palettes, bold is back. Adding colour to your home is one of the easiest ways to bring more joy to your life. Here are 30 inspirational interiors that, along with the homeowners’ stories, will show you how to take the plunge and start living your life in full colour.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-49-0
£35.00
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‘New British Wine’. 224pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. Text by Abbie Moulton, photography by Maria Bell.
‘British Wine’ was once shorthand for bad imported grape mush. Not any more. The rise of sustainable methods, youthful experimentation and, dare we say it, a new climate, mean that Britain is no longer the home of a few fine sparklings but a whole roster of dynamic reds, pinks and even oranges. This book celebrates the people who are growing, producing and championing the best of New British Wine.
Abbie Moulton is a drinks writer, broadcaster and presenter, specialising in wine and whisky – the people who make them and the places that pour them. Her work has been featured in the Evening Standard, The Times and Suitcase magazine, among other publications, and she regularly chats on the radio and on podcasts.
Maria Bell is a freelance photographer based between the Isle of Wight and London. Her career documenting food and farming has seen her work alongside the industry’s top chefs and restaurants and featured in national newspapers and books. In 2021, she was shortlisted for the Food Photographer of the Year award.
ISBN: 978-1-914314-23-0. This is a first edition.
£30.00
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'The Sustainable City' by Harriet Thorpe and Taran Wilkhu. 240pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm.
London is one of the world’s most sustainable cities. 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 planet.
Harriet Thorpe is a journalist, writer and editor based in London. After cutting her teeth on the architecture desk at the world’s leading design magazine, Wallpaper*, she decided to tighten her focus to writing about sustainable architecture in her home city.
Taran Wilkhu is a British Indian lifestyle photographer specialising in interiors, architecture and portraits. He was born in Yorkshire, but currently resides in a timber-framed house designed by Walter Segal in south east London.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-18-6
£25.00
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'Work from Shed: Inspirational garden offices from around the world'. 256pp, hardback, 170 x 220mm.
Remote 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?
ISBN: 978-1-914314-12-4
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£25.00
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'Wild and Sweet: Forage & make 101 seasonal desserts' by Rachel Lambert. Photography by Elliott White. 272pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
From elderflower doughnuts to dandelion meringues, this book will introduce you to the incredible, untapped flavours that grow wild all around us. Whether you live in a city or beyond, learn how to forage for 22 easily found plants, then take them back to the kitchen to be transformed into 101 irresistible drinks, cakes, jams, puddings and more.
Rachel Lambert is an award-winning author based in West Cornwall. She writes about foraging and cooking, and has been leading wild food courses since 2007. Find her at wildwalks-southwest.co.uk
Elliott White is a food and interiors photographer who lives in Cornwall, but travels all over the country to photograph some of the UK’s most beautiful restaurants and hotels. See more of his work at elliottwhitephotography.com
ISBN: 978-1-914314-15-5
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£30.00
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'How to Leave London' by Alex Bagner and Seth Carnill. 240pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm.
Escape the city. Find space. Reinvent your life.
Whether you’re dreaming of living by the ocean, starting your own smallholding or simply having more space to think, these compelling interviews with 20 couples, families and individuals show that, no matter your budget or age, it’s never too late to take the leap.
Alex Bagner is a freelance writer, and former design editor of Wallpaper* magazine. Previously a Londoner, she is now based in Deal, where she and her husband co-run The Rose pub, bar and restaurant.
Seth Carnill left London, and his career in the music industry, in 2009 and is now living in Amsterdam where he works as an interiors, lifestyle and wedding photographer.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-00-1
£28.00
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'The Female Chef' by Clare Finney and Liz Seabrook. 216pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. Featuring stories and recipes from 30 chefs. Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Debut Food Book Award 2022.
A glance at the current list of Michelin-starred chefs will tell you the professional kitchen’s infamous gender imbalance is far from solved. With revealing interviews and deeply personal recipes, this book presents 30 female pioneers in the British food scene who are rewriting the rules and redefining what it means to be a successful chef.
Clare Finney writes about food, cooks, chefs and producers for a variety of national and regional magazines and newspapers, and in 2019 was pronounced Food Writer of the Year in Fortnum and Mason’s Food and Drink Awards. This is her first book.
Liz Seabrook is a portrait and lifestyle photographer. Celebrating women through warm, honest portraiture has always been at the core of Liz’s work; in 2020, she was selected for 1854’s Portrait of Britain award.
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ISBN: 978-1-914314-01-8
£30.00
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'East London Food (Second Edition)' by Rosie Birkett and Helen Cathcart. 336pp, hardback, 196 x 255mm. With essays by acclaimed chefs Andi Oliver and Nuno Mendes.
Since the first edition of East London Food came out five years ago this culinary corner of the capital has evolved from rebellious start-up to globally established destination. Yet the area remains as energetic as ever with legendary family-run cafés sitting alongside Michelin-starred openings and tequila bars nearby urban farms. With over 40 personal interviews, 24 new entries and yet more lavish photography this book tells you where to go, what to eat and how to cook it at home.
‘A brilliant portrait of the beating heart of London’s food scene.’ Nigel Slater
Rosie Birkett is a leading food writer who has written four books. She is a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines.
Helen Cathcart is a well established photographer who shoots for publications including Kinfolk and The Sunday Times.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-76-3
£20.00
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'Afro Vegan: Family recipes from a British-Nigerian kitchen'. Text and photography by Zoe Alakija. Edited by Harry Adès. 176pp, hardback, 170 x 230mm.
A vegan cookbook that draws its breath from the explosive colours, contrasts, cultures and flavours of West Africa.
Inspired by Zoe’s British-Nigerian heritage, these eclectic fusion recipes – from jollof arancini to plantain brownies – give a playful, contemporary twist to the joy-infused food of her childhood.
Zoe Alakija is an art director and food stylist based in London. This is her first book.
ISBN: 978-1-910566-90-9
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£25.00
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'The Botanical City: A busy person's guide to the wondrous plants to find, eat and grow in the city'. Written by Hélèna Dove and Harry Adès. 176pp, hardback, 283mm x 184mm.
Illustrated with the most exquisite 18th-century artworks, The Botanical City reveals the hidden secrets of plants and flowers growing on your doorstep. Discover the wonder of urban weeds and wildflowers, their healing powers and poisons, the ancient wisdom and folklore, and get practical ideas for cooking and craft, plus expert tips on how to grow and harvest them yourself.
Hélèna Dove manages the Kitchen Garden at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Cultivating everything from the allotment staples to more unusual edibles, she is a strong believer in using what grows around us to benefit our daily lives.
Harry Adès is the author of An Opinionated Guide to London Green Spaces and A Field Guide to East London Wildlife, and many other titles besides. His two children are far more talented gardeners than he is, and his cats eat the flowers off his only rose bush.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-79-4
£12.95
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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.
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ISBN: 978-1-910566-69-5
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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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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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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