Uploaded October 2012 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
LONDON, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
AN ARTIST'S YEAR
by DAVID GENTLEMAN
If there was ever lingering doubt, there surely isn't now: 2012 is London's year.
In the publishing flood that preceded it, two books continue to stand out: Londoners and Johnson's Life of London (both of which we've addressed elsewhere). Bringing up the rear, however, these are now joined by something quite different: a delicious collection of sketches, drawings and watercolours, 400 pages strong, depicting the city in all its moods.
David Gentleman, whose earlier efforts cover Paris, India and Britain as a whole, is a famous watercolourist and illustrator, whose work graces walls internationally. This time, though, his trademark fare is accompanied by pithy, pocket accounts of the spots he knows so well (he lives in Camden Town).
Taken individually, they are as miniatures. Taken as a whole, they make for a remarkable little book that is thoroughly recommended to anyone fond of London, with an affection for pint-sized pictures and commentary.
Art at its prettiest - and armchair travel at its best.
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LONDON, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
AN ARTIST'S YEAR
by DAVID GENTLEMAN
If there was ever lingering doubt, there surely isn't now: 2012 is London's year.
In the publishing flood that preceded it, two books continue to stand out: Londoners and Johnson's Life of London (both of which we've addressed elsewhere). Bringing up the rear, however, these are now joined by something quite different: a delicious collection of sketches, drawings and watercolours, 400 pages strong, depicting the city in all its moods.
David Gentleman, whose earlier efforts cover Paris, India and Britain as a whole, is a famous watercolourist and illustrator, whose work graces walls internationally. This time, though, his trademark fare is accompanied by pithy, pocket accounts of the spots he knows so well (he lives in Camden Town).
Taken individually, they are as miniatures. Taken as a whole, they make for a remarkable little book that is thoroughly recommended to anyone fond of London, with an affection for pint-sized pictures and commentary.
Art at its prettiest - and armchair travel at its best.
For more video book reviews please visit us at http://WWW.NICHOLASHOARE.COM
