London Unseen

(Hardback)

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Over the course of 15 years, native Londoner Paul Anthony Scane went out by bike and on foot to explore hidden corners of his city with 4 analogue cameras and an eye for the unusual. This book, which is devoid of the usual tourist spots, shines a light on places and people that are not often seen: the campy drycleaner ("Go Gay"); a double decker bus appearing to maneuver a miniature golf course; an abandoned tank in south London. Largely in black and white, these poignant and often witty images capture the character and soul of the real London with affection and curiosity. London Unseen is a character study of a world metropolis - based on its people and streets, away from Big Ben and Trafalgar Square. Text in English and German. SELLING POINTS: . A 15-year photography project by native Londoner Paul Anthony Scane to capture the character and soul of the city with affection and curiosity . A unique collection of photographs of the real, authentic London - off the beaten tourist track 180 colour illustrations

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"The Wholly Unexpected Signs You See Around London." - Londonist
"The photographers first book, London Unseen, contains nearly 200 images stretching back over decades of a city he knows intimately and a city that, as his beautiful body of work illustrates, never stops evolving." - Camden New Journal, Westminster Extra and Islington Tribune
"Everyone that loves London will love this book." - Joanne Good, BBC Radio London
"If you're looking for some inspiration for unusual places to photograph in the city, or just a good manual for avoiding the obvious, this is well worth looking into." - Amateur Photography
"Paul Scane captures London in all its eclectic, quirky, authentic glory with his analogue cameras." - New Design
"This is a wonderful collection for anyone who loves London in all its unconventional glory." - Black and White Photography
"In the book we get a fantastic look at those alternative viewpoints that you're unlikely to find in your Lonely Planet or Rough guide. They've called the books 'Unseen' for a reason, because you're far less likely to have already viewed the kinds of pictures taken within it." - Amateur Photographer