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The London Magazine, November 2006
'Long brings a genuine pleasure to his subject..and encourages his
readers to look at London with an unceasing curiosity.'
readers to look at London with an unceasing curiosity.'
The Pass, November 2006
`Long's a good storyteller and his conversational tone
gives you the sense that he's there with you on
your virtual tour of the city.'
gives you the sense that he's there with you on
your virtual tour of the city.'
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sequels aren't meant to be as good as the original, are they, but having enjoyed David Long's SPECTACULAR VERNACULAR last year I had to have this one, and I'm not disappointed. Far from it. In fact for anyone bored with all those London books which just go over the same old ground again (Tower of London, yawn) these two books have been a revelation to me. Packed full of places and buildings most of us don't even notice, and with every one photographed and explored by an author with a real talent for the subject, they're original, funny, and above all fascinating in terms of the detail, the history and the personalities they describe and which together make London what it is today.
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Having read and enjoyed the same author's SPECTACULAR VERNACULAR: LONDON'S 100 MOST EXTRAORDINARY BUILDINGS last year - since when I have visited around half of them - I was keen to see what else he could throw up in his entertaining and fantastically inquisitive trawls through the more obscure corners of London.
And the answer is....plenty, and it's all good stuff. Another 100 places most of us don't know about, or haven't spotted or should know more about but don't. Best of all most of them we can visit should we choose to do so, and often without paying a penny. Top secret tunnels, exotic architectural survivors, hidden courtyards and plenty of weird or grisly stuff about the people who built them, lived in them or died there.
The book itself is too big to carry around as a guide, but there's plenty of detail, hundreds of new photographs by the author, and enough in here for several days exploring. And whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll certainly learn plenty you didn't know before. Five stars, definitely
And the answer is....plenty, and it's all good stuff. Another 100 places most of us don't know about, or haven't spotted or should know more about but don't. Best of all most of them we can visit should we choose to do so, and often without paying a penny. Top secret tunnels, exotic architectural survivors, hidden courtyards and plenty of weird or grisly stuff about the people who built them, lived in them or died there.
The book itself is too big to carry around as a guide, but there's plenty of detail, hundreds of new photographs by the author, and enough in here for several days exploring. And whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll certainly learn plenty you didn't know before. Five stars, definitely
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whether you're local or just visiting, an explorer or a reader, the subject
of this book can't fail to hook you if you're interested in London. Besides
tunnels, towers and temples, it's packed full of strange houses (old and
new), secret corners, bizarre bits of history and colourful descriptions of
the sort of great places which most of us walk by without noticing everyday
of the week. Not just central London either, but all over.
of this book can't fail to hook you if you're interested in London. Besides
tunnels, towers and temples, it's packed full of strange houses (old and
new), secret corners, bizarre bits of history and colourful descriptions of
the sort of great places which most of us walk by without noticing everyday
of the week. Not just central London either, but all over.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not a book for Londoners
Living in London I was looking forward to finding out about all these strange places in London, right under my nose that I didn't know about. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. E. Roach
London guide
Having lived in London for 40 years there are no surprises in this book which is a bit disapointing.
Published on 15 April 2010 by Mr. Gordon Wilson
Strange - but irresistable
Bought the book for the photographs - 100s of black and whites, of so many strrange but largely unknown buildings - but actually it's even better to read with lots of good... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2007 by Matthew from Ongar
Strange tales from a familiar city
I loved this book. Fell upon it by chance, liked the reviews and bought it immediately. Striking photographs by the author - every place described is pictured - and witty,... Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by A Gee
Loved it
If you're looking for a beautifully illustrated book on London which isn't the same as all the others, this is it, truly. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Worm
Great gift for London lovers
This was given to me as a present on Friday and having already read the first volume, Spectacular Vernacular, I'd finished it by Monday. Read more
Published on 28 May 2007 by D. Franks
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