London Underground Architecture, Design And History
Author: David Long; Jane Magarigal (Photographer)
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: $37.99 AUD
: 9780750984171
: History Press Limited, The
: History Press Limited, The
: 01 March 2018
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: David Long; Jane Magarigal (Photographer)
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Description
A stunning collection of previously unpublished photographs perfect for anyone interested in the history of London Underground, its style, and architecture With a supporting text detailing the rich architectural and design heritage of the London Underground, this unique photographic collection provides a striking record of the subterranean city before financial pressures, a lack of planning and investment, and new safety legislation began to take their toll. Exploring the fascinating history and important nostalgia value of the network--both aspects which are rarely appreciated by the average strap-hanging rider--the book celebrates what remains a magnificent engineering and aesthetic achievement while providing an affectionate if slightly elegiac portrait of a London which is now gone for good.