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Zusatztext 'Beautifully illustrated! this book combines photographs! maps and text to reveal the beauty and utility of London's waterways.' Informationen zum Autor Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writer on inland waterways. His photo library contains a large collection of stunning photos taken over a period of 45 years! and he is the author of several books and articles on the subject! including the bestselling Waterways Past and Present and The Thames ! both published by Adlard Coles Nautical. This visually stunning and often unexpected look at the iconic landscapes, beautiful scenery and secret places alongside London's waterways is packed with fabulous photography and fascinating information, giving readers a unique insight into both well-loved and relatively unexplored aspects of London. Zusammenfassung London boasts not only one of the most famous and awe-inspiring rivers of the world, but is also home to beautiful and majestic canals such as the Grand Union and Regents Canal - ever popular with tourists and increasingly sought-after by waterside residents. Tucked away in the city are also lesser-known (and in some cases completely hidden) waterways, which this book magically opens up for the reader. Rivers flow through shopping centres and across tube platforms as well as creating surprisingly rural settings within the capital. This visually stunning and often unexpected look at the iconic landscapes, beautiful scenery and secret places all around London's waterways is the first book of its kind. By the same author as the popular Waterways Past and Present and The Thames: A Photographic Journey from Source to Sea , this book teems with fabulous photography and fascinating information, giving readers a unique insight into both well-loved and relatively unexplored aspects of London. With its stylish design, beautiful photography and quirky captions, this gorgeous coffee table book is the perfect gift for inland waterways enthusiasts, as well as tourists and Londoners....
