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Places & peoples: general & pictorial works
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
Paris Then and Now captures the changes that have taken place in the French capital from the heady days of the Belle Époque through to the 1940s.Matching classic archive images with the same viewpoint taken today the book provides a stunning visual ..
20.94£
"Israel is a beautiful country. You wouldn't know that from watching the evening news, but in Passage to Israel you will experience Israel's gorgeous natural beauty and its stunning architecture, both ancient and modern." -William Meyers, photograph..
54.80£
Like Siberia and the Sahara, Patagonia has become a metaphor for nothingness and extremity. Its frontiers have stretched beyond the political boundaries of Argentina and Chile to encompass an evocative idea of place. This book is a cultural history ..
21.12£
Forever linked in the public mind with the Pol Pot tyranny, Phnom Penh only became Cambodia's permanent capital in 1866. This book presents the cultural and literary history of Cambodia's capital, exploring its colonial past, the long reign of King ..
21.74£
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
Phoenix Then and Now takes 70 vintage photos of the city sustained by the Salt River and compares them with the same view todayPhoenix's origins date back to 700 AD, when the area, named Pueblo Grande by the Spanish, was home to a progressive agric..
20.84£
Brand: Frances Lincoln
Ten historic pilgrim routes of Western Europe, inspiration for today's long distance walker. Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. In 1990 the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela recorded less than 5000 pilgrims: today that figure is ..
41.01£
After his last book Escapes, Stefan Bogner returns to the Alps again with this illustrated book. This time not only did he photograph particular routes, but he looked for the ideal tour through the Alps: 3 countries, 14 passes - the perfect little e..
89.25£
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
Fascinating vintage photos of Portland have been matched with specially commissioned color photos to reveal the past and present of this progressive and rapidly expanding 'Rose City'.Portland Then and Now pairs historic photographs with specially co..
20.84£
Brand: Granta Publications
In the wake of apartheid, the flotsam of the divided past flows over Johannesburg and settles, once the tides recede, around Ivan Vladislavic, who, patrolling his patch, surveys the changed cityscape and tries to convey for us the nature and signifi..
13.21£
ISBN: 9781506471211Publisher: 1517 MediaImprint: Broadleaf BooksPublished date: 30 Nov 2021Language: EnglishWeight: 574gHeight: 186mmWidth: 236mmSpine width: 22mm..
23.64£
Brand: The History Press
Go beyond London's famous landmarks and discover the hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital cit..
30.71£
Brand: The History Press
Dublin is a unique, multi-layered city, where ancient and youthful meet to form a community rich in culture, creativity and song. With picturesque seaside villages and romantic medieval castles, you are guaranteed a warm Irish welcome. This beautifu..
30.73£
Brand: The History Press
Featuring everything from charming cafes and restaurants to peaceful parks and wisteria-filled mews, prettycitylondon is the perfect handbook on the capital's pockets of beauty.Whether you're looking for a picturesque riverside stroll, a romantic dr..
16.65£
Brand: The History Press
New York City is known for many things: its urban, high -rise landscape; bustling atmosphere; and busy business and tourist spots. Pretty tree-lined avenues, cute shops, and serene getaways do not immediately come to mind for this cosmopolitan city ..
31.25£
Brand: Global Book Sales
This is the largest ever book written on one of the world's most alluring, sun-drenched and seductive cultures. Over seven hundred specially shot images of the food, landscape, and local people give you a real flavor of the region. The author's know..
79.75£
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
A visual historical tour through all the great tourist locations of Rome, with vintage images paired with their modern-day equivalent in this compelling bilingual edition.Rome is 'the eternal city' and was a stopping-off place on the Grand Tour long..
20.94£
Brand: Countryman Press
Join naturalist Curtis J. Badger as he explores the last unspoiled barrier island ecosystem in the eastern United States. Badger's own ancestral roots in the region reach back into the 1600s, a legacy that fuels his passion and appreciation for this..
18.04£
Brand: University of Georgia Press
Sapelo, a state-protected barrier island off the Georgia coast, is one of the state's greatest treasures. Presently owned almost exclusively by the state and managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Sapelo features unique nature chara..
48.22£
'In this book, you will travel in both space and time, starting in the years around the First World War and moving all the way up to the present day. As you go, you will see just what our pioneering aviators saw as they stared out from their cockpit..
27.96£
Brand: Lonely Planet
This book is your essential guide to getting to know the most interesting, rewarding and hip areas to stay in 50 cities around the world. Dive deep into an exciting new destination and discover the best little-known sights and things to do, plus the..
24.27£
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
Vintage photographs of Shanghai in black and white and colour have been matched with the same viewpoint today to reveal the history of this vibrant and rapidly expanding city.Shanghai Then and Now brings together rare archival images of this thrill..
20.98£
Brand: Pan Macmillan
In this gloriously illustrated companion to her crime novels featuring Detective Jimmy Perez, Ann Cleeves takes readers through a year on Shetland. Learning about its past, meeting its people, celebrating its festivals and seeing how the flora and f..
36.74£ 39.80£
Brand: Texas Tech University Press
Owyhee County, Idaho, also known as the "Big Quiet," is the largest and least inhabited area in the lower forty-eight states. Who has decided how to use it? From violent mine wars in the mid-nineteenth century to environmental conservation disputes ..
43.93£ 51.74£
Brand: Merlin Unwin Books
Father and son professional photographers John and Mike Hayward have worked together to share their enthusiasm for the county they live in and love. Their joy in the Shropshire landscapes, towns and villages shines through on every page. The dedica..
28.14£