Jason Hawkes Knihy

Allowing us to travelling mid-air through London, these photographs lead us to a thoroughly new appreciation of a city that has always been foremost in people's imagination. The city of the great English novelists is sure to be found, but these splendid aerial photographs show us a complex city of contrasts that is also home to Europe's most ethnically diverse population. An urban cluster without regular order, the city is actually a collection of villages that grew up around Roman Londinium, and today each has its own history, character, architecture, and even rhythm - and all are illustrated in the beautiful photographs. In these pages, Westminster and the modern skyscrapers in the City bear witness to London's regality and power. There are also the Georgian terraces in the rich West End and the recent architectural experiments on the South Bank and in the Docklands, where museums, restaurants, clubs, and bars have replaced the old wharves and warehouses. The East End, the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, the green villages that line the Thames between Greenwich and Hampton, and small neighbourhoods that seem lost in time all come to life in these sumptuous pages. Readers will be sure to savour this book, discovering new itineraries upon each reading.

0091771757 Britain from the Air Product 9780091771751 Product ID ean hardcover Publication 1993-01-01

Located on the South Bank, and rising 135 metres above the ground, the London Eye dwarfs most of the city's most famous landmarks. It offers visitors both a thrilling ride and an exciting perspective on the city.

Art derives less often from portraying the exotic than from depicting the familiar in a new light. These 150 stunning aerial pictures capture the everyday sights of London from striking angles and in many moods. Distant views show the shape of the city in summer and snow-bound winter, and from the night lights to midday sunshine--imbuing London landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames with a magical quality. Accompanying the photos is lively commentary illuminating details that a cursory glance might miss and explaining how the shape of modern streets, parks, and public buildings has been influenced by the city's ancient history. Panoramic, colorful, and majestic, this book will delight those familiar with the city of London, as well as those armchair travelers who have yet to sample its many charms. 10 1/2" x 11 1/2".

This is a striking bird's eye journey through Ireland's glorious landscape - its cities, medieval castles, battlefields, mountains and cliffs - captured in arresting aerial detail.

From Charing Cross to the East End and beyond, gain a new perspective on London with this spectacular collection of aerial photographs from Jason Hawkes, one of Britain€™s leading photographers. Hawkes targets both the city€™s noted locations and structures as well as its lesser known districts, and each stunning image is accompanied by informative text from leading travel author Donna Dailey. Five extended articles give further detail on England€™s capital, including the city€™s history, its green spaces, its architecture, and its role as a world capital. With more than 100 color photographs, this is a unique look at one of the world€™s most famous cities.

From Charing Cross to the East End and beyond, gain a new perspective on London with this spectacular collection of aerial photographs from Jason Hawkes, one of Britain’s leading photographers. Hawkes targets both the city’s noted locations and structures as well as its lesser known districts, and each stunning image is accompanied by informative text from leading travel author Donna Dailey. Five extended articles give further detail on England’s capital, including the city’s history, its green spaces, its architecture, and its role as a world capital. With more than 100 color photographs, this is a unique look at one of the world’s most famous cities.

Focuses on London's most famous and notable landmarks, from the striking contemporary architecture of the Lloyds Building to the traditional beauty of Buckingham Palace. Reviews the changing faces of one of the world's greatest cities with both detailed close-ups and long-distance views.

Looking down the cameraman's lense, this provides a view of the historic buildings and landscapes of Britain's royal heritage. The royal palaces, including Windsor Castle and Balmoral, are seen as well as the great churches and cathedrals such as St Paul's and Westminster Abbey.

A striking bird's-eye journey through the most cherished historic landmarks