A survey, area by area of London in literary fact and fiction, where the author offers a walk in words, seeking out the places that provided inspiration as well as accommodation for so many writers, novelists and poets as well as diarists, journalists, historians and publishers. There are references to, among many others, Ben Jonson's Bartholomew Fair, Oscar Wilde's Cadogan Hotel, Joe Orton's Islington and Conan Doyle's consulting rooms in Devonshire Place. The author's other works include "Where did the Forties Go?", ...
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A survey, area by area of London in literary fact and fiction, where the author offers a walk in words, seeking out the places that provided inspiration as well as accommodation for so many writers, novelists and poets as well as diarists, journalists, historians and publishers. There are references to, among many others, Ben Jonson's Bartholomew Fair, Oscar Wilde's Cadogan Hotel, Joe Orton's Islington and Conan Doyle's consulting rooms in Devonshire Place. The author's other works include "Where did the Forties Go?", "Other Theatres" and "The Map of London".
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780333457085.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780333457085.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First edition. Offsetting on pastedowns from jacket flaps, foxing on page edges, spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, very good in a very good dust jacket with internal foxing, lamination pulling up on edges.