- Shopping online is convenient, but shopping in person offers
something more: beauty, interest and good design. Just like this book
Walking through the streets of London provides a glorious miscellany of
history and design, past shops that have stood for centuries and those
that popped up just last week. This book is a visual celebration of the
capital's most interesting stores: a vibrant compendium filled with
original photography and fascinating write-ups. It explores the artistry
behind each façade's unique signage, delves into the sites' past lives
and includes personal stories of ingenuity, community and resilience
from London's shopkeepers. For shops are no longer just somewhere we buy
things - you can do that online, these days - but places to connect with
others, browse creative objects and gather inspiration.