Product Description

Boasting perhaps the most spectacular setting of any city in Britain, and at one time second only to London as the great port of Europe and transatlantic trade, Liverpool was a won the competition to become European Capital of Culture in 2008. This book is an unashamed visual celebration of the finest of the city's architectural and cultural heritage, by one of Britain's leading photographers. Ranging from the distinguished elegance of Wood's 18th-century town hall and the numerous classical terraces still to be found around the University, to the spectacular and unprecedented originality of Elmes St Georges Hall, which forms a kind of cultural foil to the colossal and magnificent contemporary commercial Albert Docks of Jesse Hartley, the book culminates with the 20th century's 'Three Graces' at the Pierhead, and the two sensational cathedrals. And in amongst the architectural splendour, the spirit of the ordinary Liverpudlian is also captured.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #378957 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 112 pages

Review
A magnificent album of photographs (Riviera Reporter )

Cheshire Life, January 2007
Sumptuous large format collection of photographs presents the
mighty city in all its glory. Architectural and landscape photographer
Paul Barker takes full advantage of the most spectacular setting of any
city in Britain ... Like the city itself, it's a feast for the eyes.

The Sunday Telegraph, 17th December 2006
A stunningly illustrated book.

Customer Reviews

Beautiful Photographs, Beautifully Presented
This book captures the best Liverpool has for the eyes. All the pictures are high quality. From the sumptuous setting of William Brown's cultural quarter, the dramatic Pier Head, the audacious cathedrals, to the parks and terraces, all aspects of the Liverpudlians' lives are represented. I regret that there is no photograph of the interior of St. George's Hall despite there being more photograph of its exterior than any other buildings. But what there are is superb.

The book is beautifully presented in turquoise hard boards and a beautiful jacket featuring the Three Graces. There is a succint but informative text to accompany the pictures. A great souvenir from Liverpool.