All the Buildings in London: That I've Drawn So Far by James Gulliver Hancock


All the Buildings in London: That I've Drawn So Far
Title : All the Buildings in London: That I've Drawn So Far
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ISBN : 0789331128
ISBN-10 : 9780789331120
Language : English
Format Type : Hardcover
Number of Pages : 72
Publication : First published February 16, 2016

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.

All the Buildings in London: That I've Drawn So Far Reviews

  • Patrick Sherriff

    See my review (and pictures from the book) here:
    https://patricksherriff.com/2019/01/1...

  • Shelly

    This is really cute and has interesting tidbits about the buildings. I wish there was a bit more of that in there, or some personal connection to the buildings he's drawing. The introduction is good, but doesn't account for why he chose the buildings he did (I mean, obviously the famous ones are going to be in there, but sometimes he just included streets and I wondered why those instead of others, etc,). I hope there's one for Paris in the works eventually :)

  • N.

    This is a book of drawings with only a couple pages of text and some little bits of information about the building or other architectural work beside the drawings (most, but not all). Great for Londonphiles. I like the artist’s style. He adds some unique little flourishes that make the buildings look almost active rather than static. Very cool.

  • Lesley

    Such fun and lively drawings from a fun and lively place!!

  • Chet Makoski

    If you love London, James Gulliver Hancock takes you there in a clever, artful, informative style. This man can draw!

  • Erin Wu

    I love how James draws buildings straight on but parts of the buildings are drawn at an angle so you can see different dimensions of it. So cool!

  • Andrea Engle

    What a delightful book! ... Ideal for bringing buildings to remembrance ... a perfect "refresh" for the former London visitor ... and a foretaste for the London visitor yet to be ...

  • Lilia

    A lovely book. A genuine "Beau livre". A must-have for any London lover!
    Would love to have the same for Paris, ideally in French.

  • Paul

    I really enjoyed the illustrations. Not just the major buildings, but all the different buildings and locations. Looking forward to the New York Edition of this book.