London's record shop scene is at its most vital and buoyant point since the 1990s, following a resurgence of interest in vinyl over recent years. Tom Greig, who has immersed himself in the world of London's record shops for close to two decades, profiles and tells the story of 60 distinctive independent record stores, selling both new and used vinyl.
Vinyl London
is at once a practical guide, featuring maps, addresses, opening times and stock information, and an attractive visual celebration of London's record shops.
The book is organised geographically, and contains the following chapters; Soho; North; East; South; West; Suburbs; Markets; Vinyl Cafes.
Also in the series:
Rock 'n' Roll London
ISBN 9781788840163
London Peculiars
ISBN 9781851499182
Art London
ISBN 9781788840385
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'The book is an indispensable, lovingly crafted, and worthy addition to any vinyl fan's collection...Where else could you discover the shop that puts all its new records out on a Saturday morning, with a fresh line of those in the know queueing outside?' Every Record Tells A Story
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Illustrationen
162
162 farbige Abbildungen
162 Illustrations, color
Maße
Höhe: 211 mm
Breite: 153 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-78884-015-6 (9781788840156)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Tom Greig
has been digging through London's record shops for 25 years, ever since hitting Soho's Berwick Street stores whilst on school trips to the capital. He is a record collector in many different genres, a DJ, and is the author of the bestselling
The 500 Hidden Secrets of London
ISBN 9789460581731.
Sam Mellish
is a London-based photographer. His work has been internationally exhibited and widely published. He is the publisher of
Diesel Book
s, and photographed
The 500 Hidden Secrets of London
.