Coffee Table Books
Books are one of the greatest inventions of humanity, in ways that are almost innumerable. A good book allows for the discovery of entirely new facets of this world; whether that’s an interest, a location, culture, history or skill … the list is endless.
Finding that perfect book gift for someone is more than just giving them something to while away the hours. It’s a gift of exploration, of learning and of fulfilment. When you gift someone a British book that they will love, you’re offering a journey, the length and breadth of Britain.
This is why we’re dedicated to not only celebrate the best coffee table books that celebrate British manufacturers and British artisans but also those that photograph British culture in all its guises. For those moments where only ink and paper will do the job. When only the heft of an expertly crafted book will soothe your soul. Whether that’s to enjoy leafing through London’s history, to ascertain the meaning of manners and etiquette or discover unique British culture. Settle down and pour yourself into a beautiful coffee table book and drift away into a world of picture and words.
Books
We offer a wide range of British books that explore British culture in its many guises. Much has been said about British etiquette and manners but we want you to explore Britishness through many different lenses. Discover British craftsmanship from the four corners of Great Britain. Dive into British street culture British with books about how Britain’s used to live. Explore the wonderful and diverse place we call Great Britain through amazing British books.
British lifestyle and British culture has help shape the world from British pop music and the arts. But also through the crafts and manufacturing base that is still prevalent across the UK. From small workshops creating amazing British made goods to artisan craftsmen and women keeping heritage skills alive.
Our specially curated selection of books should take you on a journey across Britain to discover what really makes Britain. it’s pomp and circumstance to its diverse and inclusive identity. From the back streets of Liverpool to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands and it post boxes. Let esteemed photographers like Martin Parr open up all that is British.
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- Pavilion Books
The Story Of Tools
£20 - Pavilion Books
London Street Signs
£15 - Pavilion Books
Granny’s Kitchen Cupboard
£15 - Pavilion Books
Art Deco Britain
£25 - With Love Project
For The Love of Food
£30 - With Love Project
Backbone of Britain
£30 - RRB Photobooks
Town to Town | Niall McDiarmid
£40 - RRB Photobooks
Strangely Familiar | Peter Mitchell (First Edition)
£150 - RRB Photobooks
Remote Scottish Postboxes | Martin Parr
£75 - RRB Photobooks
A Book Of Liverpool Football | Ken Grant
£35 - Hoxton Mini Press
When We Were Young
£19 - Hoxton Mini Press
Vintage Glamour in London’s East End | Boris Bennett
£25 - Hoxton Mini Press
Startup London | Christina Hopkinson & Rick Pushinsky
£28 - Hoxton Mini Press
Portrait of Britain: Volume 2
£23 - Hoxton Mini Press
Makers of East London | Charlotte Schreiber & Katie Treggiden
£30 - Hoxton Mini Press
London’s Square Mile: A Secret City
£18 - Hoxton Mini Press
I’ve Lived in East London for 86 and Half Years
£13 - Hoxton Mini Press
Hackney Studios | Jenny Lewis
£20 - Hoxton Mini Press
An Opinionated Guide to London’s Architecture
£10 - Debrett’s
Guide for the Modern Gentleman
£15 - Debrett’s
Debrett’s Netiquette
£7.50 - Debrett’s
Debrett’s Men’s Style
£7.50 - Debrett’s
Debrett’s Handbook
£35 - Debrett’s
A-Z of Modern Manners
£15 - Batsford Books
100 20th Century Gardens & Landscapes
£25 - Batsford Books
100 20th Century Houses
£25 - Hoxton Mini Press
A Very British Picnic
£18 - Hoxton Mini Press
An English Summer
£30 - Pavilion Books
Britain’s Tree Story – Julian Hight
£20 - Batsford Books
Brutalist Britain – Elain Harwood
£25 - Pavilion Books
English Wine – Oz Clarke
£16 - Pavilion Books
From Field to Forest – Anna Kosta
£14 - Hoxton Mini Press
London Pub
£19 - Pavilion Books
Making Pots – Stefan Andersson
£15 - RRB Photobooks
Remote Scottish Postboxes Postcards – Martin Parr
£15 - Pavilion Books
Shed Heaven – Anna Groves
£10 - RRB Photobooks
The End of Industry – John Myers
£100 - RRB Photobooks
The English – Henri Cartier-Bresson & Martin Parr
£45 - Hoxton Mini Press
The Opinionated Guide to Eco London
£10 - Hoxton Mini Press
The Sustainable City
£30
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Book Gifts
From titles that explore British style, the rich history of craft and design or are simply satisfying collections of place and the people of Great Britain, our book collection is designed to be more than just coffee table books.
They’re to be read, enjoyed, shared with loved ones. And that makes our titles perfect book gifts for those that enjoy the finer things in life, like the smell of a new book.
