Description:


Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlin’s gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world. From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of London’s history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.

About the Creators:

Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the winner of several awards, including the V&A Book Illustration Award. Her work has featured in Vogue, the Guardian and The New York Times; her previous books for Walker include The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, which was awarded an honourable mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Award fiction category. See Laura's work at lauracarlin.blogspot.co.uk.

Specifications:

Author

Laura Carlin

Illustrator

Laura Carlin

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9781406385502

Trim Size

207 x 260 mm

# of Pages

216

Age Range

9 – 16

On-Sale Date

06/2024