London by Design: The Iconic Transport Designs that Shaped our City

London by Design: The Iconic Transport Designs that Shaped our City

by London Transport Museum (Author)

Synopsis

Curated and designed by the experts at The London Transport Museum, this collection showcases London's 100 greatest transport design icons from the past 150 years. From TfL's exclusive Johnston font; Westminster Station's ground breaking architecture; Paolozzi's Tottenham Court Road Station mosaics; the classic S-Stock Underground train; Henry Beck's original tube map, and even Oxford Circus' 'Scramble Crossing', to the Black Cab, and the Routemaster - old and new - London by Design delivers behind-the-scenes analysis of these iconic designs from industry experts, accompanied throughout by beautiful images, drawings, artwork and photography, from the London Transport Museum's archive. This beautiful book is a ideal for any art, architecture or design lover, as well as any passionate Londoner or tourist to our world-famous capital.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 224
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Ebury Press
Published: 23 Jun 2016

ISBN 10: 178503412X
ISBN 13: 9781785034121
Book Overview: A beautiful portfolio of outstanding designs that define London's history through our transport system

Media Reviews
The book is beautifully illustrated and a nice introduction to anyone who visits the exhibition or just wants to know more about transport design in London. -- Tabish Khan * The Londonist *
This attractive and entertaining book will appeal to a wide range of people with an interest in transport, design, art or architecture. -- Visiting London Guide * Visiting London Guide *
Author Bio
As an educational charity, London Transport Museum works with over 125,000 young people each year, equipping them with skills and confidence to play a successful role in society.