作为大受欢迎的《纽约的所有建筑》的续集,这是一段穿越伦敦、带有插图的迷人之旅,一次讲一座建筑。《伦敦所有的建筑》是一封写给伦敦的情书,通过James Gulliver Hancock对这座城市各种各样的建筑风格和街景独特而迷人的绘画来讲述。Hancock不落俗套的绘画风格为他的插图赋予了一种异想天开和令人愉悦的乐趣,同时完美表现了每栋建筑的建筑细节。艺术与技术的这种不同寻常的结合呈现出前所未有的伦敦城市景观。本书包括圣保罗大教堂和白金汉宫等深受喜爱的标志性建筑;最新的现代地标,如碎片大厦和伦敦眼;**的文化机构,如大英博物馆和泰特现代美术馆; 以及其他**景点,如皮卡迪利广场和特拉法加广场,以及泰晤士河沿岸的桥梁和码头。此外,还包括那些可能并不出名的建筑,因为它们的优雅和古怪构成了伦敦及其建筑景观的重要组成部分。伦敦人和游客们都将细品这部赞美世界上最伟大城市之一的能量、精神和历史的特别书籍。
The follow-up to the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey through London, one building at a time. All the Buildings in London is a love letter to London, told through James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings of the city's diverse architectural styles and streetscapes. Hancock's offbeat drawing style gives a sense of whimsical and delightful fun to his illustrations, while perfectly capturing each building's architectural details. This unusual combination of the artistic and the technical presents London's cityscape like never before. The book includes such beloved iconic buildings as St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace; the latest modern landmarks, such as the Shard and the London Eye; celebrated cultural institutions, such as the British Museum and Tate Modern; and other notable attractions, such as Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, as well as the bridges and docks along the river Thames. Also featured are the everyday buildings that may not be famous but whose stylishness or eccentricity make up an important part of London and its architectural landscape. Londoners and tourists alike will savor this volume that uniquely celebrates the energy, spirit, and history of one of the greatest cities in the world.