Writers' London: A Guide to Literary People and Places

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"When one is tired of London, one is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson London has long been a centre of the literary world. From Shakespeare to Amis, Byron to Blake, Plath, Thomas, Christie and Rowling; many of the greatest names in literature have made this metropolis their home. Writers' London guides the reader through homes, bookshops, pubs and cemeteries, in search of where literary greats loved and lost, drank and died. Discover the Islington building where Joe Orton was murdered by his lover, the Soho pub where Dylan Thomas left his manuscript, the Chelsea hotel where Oscar Wilde was arrested, and the Bank of England where Kenneth Graham was shot at (and missed) three times. Gathering hundreds of famous and less-well-known anecdotes, this meticulously researched volume will entertain any lover of literature. Also in the series: Vinyl London ISBN 9781788840156 Rock 'n' Roll London ISBN 9781788840163 Art London ISBN 9781788840385 London Peculiars ISBN 9781851499182 AUTHORS: Based first in New York and now in London, Carrie Kania has a long history in the publishing industry. She lives with her husband Ash, their dog Foxy and a lot of books in Soho. When Alan Oliver is not reading, he can be found creating bespoke handwoven rugs. He lives in South London with his dog Delilah and a lot of looms. SELLING POINTS: . Explore the city that inspired some of the greatest writers in history . Discover the contemporary writers still making London a literary capital today . The perfect gift for anglophiles, bibliophiles, and wanderers . Part of a new series exploring London culture, joined by Vinyl London, Rock 'n' Roll London, Art London and London Peculiars 20 colour and 17 b/w images

Based first in New York and now in London, Carrie Kania has a long history in the publishing industry. She lives with her husband Ash, their dog Foxy and a lot of books in Soho. When Alan Oliver is not reading, he can be found creating bespoke handwoven rugs. He lives in South London with his dog Delilah and a lot of looms.

'Carrie Kania..and Alan Oliver... bring all the flaneurs, the pensive, the curmudgeons, the lovers and the fighters together within the pages of their new book Writer's London, through a list of pubs, bookstores and other iconic places from Mayfair to Bloomsbury.'--Kuheli Biswas, Cent magazine; "Similar to the other titles in the series, it is the depth and range of the research and information which is the greatest strength of 'Writers' London'." - Yeah Lifestyle;