The City of London - Architectural Tradition and Innovation

View Pictures were commissioned by Thames and Hudson to capture the city of London in photographs. The book The City of London is published later this month by Thames & Hudson. As one of the photographers from View who captured this commission, I am looking forward to seeing my work in print and the completed book at the launch on October 17^th. Both text and photography will give an invaluable up to date insight into the square mile.  http://www.viewpictures.co.uk/

A major new illustrated celebration of the architecture and urban fabric at the heart of the world's greatest city. From its beginnings 2000 years ago as a Roman settlement, the City of London has evolved and thrived so that today it is one of the world’s great financial centres. Concentrated into its square mile is a rich mixture of buildings and public spaces that reflects the area’s extraordinary history. This book, edited by Nicholas Kenyon with contributions

from four distinguished architectural historians, guides both the newcomer and those familiar with the City through the amazing variety of buildings that range from the Norman Tower of London to Jean Nouvel’s extraordinary One New Change. Dividing the City into eight districts and featuring specific locations in each, the authors write about structures as varied as the Bank of England and Guildhall, the glorious Wren churches, the city livery halls and the Thames’ bridges. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs and historical images, The City of London captures the magic and mystery of the ancient and modern urban environment that make the Square Mile so fascinating.

(Text by T&H)

The City of London
Edited by Nicholas Kenyon

With contributions from Michael Hall,

Kenneth Powell, Alan Powers and Aileen Reid

352pp 29.0 x 25.0cm

529 Illustrations, 434 in colour

ISBN 978 0500 342770

RRP £40.00 hb

Architectural Tradition and Innovation

in the Square Mile