London Sketchbook: A City Observed

by Marcus Binney and Graham Byfield

Book Overview

The perfect companion to Paris Sketchbook, this lavishly illustrated book pairs luxurious sketches and watercolors with prose that captures all that is magical about this great city.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312308213
• ISBN13: 9780312308216
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 11.2" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Captures the essence of London

Graham Byfield's watercolor impressions of the city of London beautifully captures the spirit of the city, be it Central London, the East End, West London, North London, or South of the River. The watercolors are sumptuous to look at [the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, St James' Palace, Berkeley Square] - each is a work of beauty and paints a vivid picture in one's mind. The notes accompanying the watercolors provide us with more information on the buildings and make for interesting reading. All in all, a wonderful collection of watercolors about London, and a must-have for collectors.

great quality

the quality of the book is one of the best features to me. It is a very heavy paper stock and really helps carry the sketchbook feel, along with the little hand written notes on the sides. overall a great book for anyone who loves london.

Sketches and Text

We love London, and this sketchbook reminds us of our past trips. The text by Marcus Binney also supports the sketches. Although they are only considered sketches, I love the artwork. I am now getting other sketchbooks by Graham Byfield, and by the publisher, St. Martins Press.

A Small View of London at Large

This is a beautiful work of art for anyone who loves to look outside the well known sites of London, although that is there as well. I thorougly enjoy picking it up and having a read about the various sections and looking at the illustrations that will remind you of your time there or desire to go. The layout and illustrations brings to mind what a Grand Tour participant would have created upon visiting a new city.Wonderful, just wonderful.