London. Portrait of a City

by Reuel Golden (Illustrator)

Overview

London is immersed in history yet tirelessly innovative, a city of exciting contrast. This book collates photographs retrieved from all manner of archives to present a visual map of the city—both past and present. Images of the diverse inhabitants, streets, and sites are woven throughout the book with key cultural references and informative essays.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783836579001
Publisher:	TASCHEN
Publication date:	08/27/2025
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photography editor at TASCHEN. His TASCHEN titles include: Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, both London and New York Portrait of a City books, The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty, the National Geographic editions, the David Bailey SUMO and Andy Warhol. Polaroids.

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating book documents London’s urban development from Victorian era to the modern.

Evening Standard

A perfectly-timed tribute to the city that’s bringing us the 2012 Olympics, TASCHEN releases a photographic love letter to London for their Portrait of a City series.

AcquireMag.com