Unseen London [Hardcover]

You know what London looks like - or so you think. Youve seen the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. But the tourist vision isnt the whole story.This illuminating new book brings together more than 20 contemporary photography projects that uncover the strange, beautiful and surprising sides of the capital.Meander through the magical half-light of Hampstead Heath at dusk and trace the battle scars left on the citys buildings by the Blitz. Meet the boat-dwelling modern hippies whove made the canals their home and travel deep underground to see the Crossrail tunnels mid-construction.Ranging from evocative black and white images to vivid colour portraits, each project offers a unique visual perspective of a vast and ever-changing city, while accompanying features by journalist and writer Rachel Segal Hamilton reveal the hidden contexts and stories.1. This is the first book to bring together over 20 world-class photography projects that uncover the hidden sides of London. Its a chance to see this iconic city from a new perspective, through the eyes of some of the worlds top contemporary photographers.2. The global appeal of London makes this book appealing to London lovers and photography lovers worldwide.3. The book includes a diverse range of award-winning photographers such as Simon Norfolk, Dougie Wallace, Matt Stuart, Lorenzo Vitturi and more. The mixture of black-and-white and colour photography projects will appeal to a wide range of photography fans.4. Accompanying written features by journalist and writer Rachel Segal Hamilton complement the images, explaining the context and inspiration behind the projects.1. Promotion via the publishers email newsletter and social media (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) as well as by through the authors network.2. Advance copies available early for reviewers and stores.3. Features and reviews expected in a diverse range of national publications upon US release. Will request that US publil³¬