The Changing Metropolis: Earliest Photographs Of London 1839-1879

The Changing Metropolis: Earliest Photographs Of London 1839-1879

$20.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England : Viking, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling historical account, The Changing Metropolis: Earliest Photographs Of London 1839-1879, chronicles the dramatic transformation of London during the Victorian era. It presents a unique visual record, illustrating the city's architectural evolution and the daily lives of its inhabitants through pioneering photographic techniques. Gavin Stamp uncovers the nascent art of photography as it captured the sprawling urban landscape, from grand public works to intimate street scenes. The volume details the profound social and economic shifts that reshaped the capital, offering an unparalleled glimpse into a pivotal period of urban development.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description

Author: Gavin Stamp
Binding: Hardback
Published: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England : Viking, 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This compelling historical account, The Changing Metropolis: Earliest Photographs Of London 1839-1879, chronicles the dramatic transformation of London during the Victorian era. It presents a unique visual record, illustrating the city's architectural evolution and the daily lives of its inhabitants through pioneering photographic techniques. Gavin Stamp uncovers the nascent art of photography as it captured the sprawling urban landscape, from grand public works to intimate street scenes. The volume details the profound social and economic shifts that reshaped the capital, offering an unparalleled glimpse into a pivotal period of urban development.