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The London Portrait of a City XL edition collates a vast collection of photographs retrieved from diverse archives to present a visual map of the city across past and present. Its large-format presentation weaves together images of London's inhabitants, streets, and landmarks with key cultural references and informative essays. The archival photography spans the city's history while capturing its ongoing innovation, offering a comprehensive visual record in a single volume.
London is immersed in history yet tirelessly innovative, a city of exciting contrast. This XL portrait collates a mass of photographs retrieved from all manner of archives to present a visual map of the city—both past and present. Images of London’s diverse inhabitants, streets, and sites are woven throughout the book with key cultural references and informative essays.
