New Autumn Catalogue Online...

We have created a beautiful online catalogue of all our new titles in stock this Autumn, giving you the chance to see what we've got in store and do a bit of online browsing for you-know-what (yes, Christmas is around the corner!)
We hope you enjoy, and don't forget that you can contact us regarding any of the books you see on our website by emailing shop@pottertonbookslondon.co.uk or calling 020 7730 4235.

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Interior Design Yearbook 2010

If you've looked at our new autumn catalogue, you'll know that the shop is brimming with exciting new books!
This one, just out from the British Institute of Interior Design, is the Interior Design Yearbook for 2010. As well as contributions by leading designers such as Giorgio Armani, Sally Storey and David Wright, the book provides a detailed and very up-to-date directory of suppliers, and an extensive company index. At only £15, it is the essential reference for all interior professionals.

New Limited Prints in Stock from Mark Hearld & More..!

We are very excited to have more of Mark's lovely work in the shop, and as always it is beautiful!
We also have some new limited edition prints from The Bookroom Art Press, including work from Ravilious, Cyril Power, Lill Tschudi and William Nicholson.
We have updated our Potterton Artist's Link on the website, so have a look at the website or come by the shop and take a peek yourself!

Birds and Books: Our Beautiful Windows..!

The weather is lovely right now, so take the opportunity to take a stroll and come and look at our BEAUTIFUL windows! We are always making the effort to put something exciting in our new window space next door and at the moment we have a lovely display by Tim Gosling, promoting his new book, Gosling: Classic Designs for Contemporary Interiors.
In addition we have a fantastic window display by Jorja Wilkinson Design - it's stunning! She is a textile designer from North Yorkshire who designs prints based on birds and flowers, all created in her 1930s Cricket Pavillion studio.
We have some gorgeous cushions in the shop at the moment with her textile designs on them, and she can tailor her designs to suit your interiors!
Our windows are always changing, so literally watch this space for more exciting displays!

Hot off the Press...

Recently published is a fantastic comprehensive guide to all the best design hotspots in London, and guess who is in it... well, of course we are!
The London Design Guide offers tailor-made walking tours with suggestions for restaurants, bars, cafes, museums and speciality shops (like us), all selected with the design-savvy visitor in mind.
The London Design Guide quotes us as being "simply inspirational" and "a draw for smart local professionals - in fact anyone seeking a conversation piece for a coffee table or to give as a gift. It is also worth keeping an eye out for the regular signings and book events - a cut above the rest."
Well, we can't say we're not pleased with that! Bragging aside, this is a wonderfully practical and resourceful guide for any design enthusiast, so come in and get your copy! It's only £10 and really worth the spend.
Also hot off the press is Tim Gosling's new book, Gosling: Classic Design for Contemporary Interiors. We will be working alongside Tim to create a lovely window display during the Decorex Fair weekend (27-30 September) and he has kindly agreed to sign copies of his lovely new book for our customers! If you would like to reserve a copy to be signed you can call us on 020 7730 4235 or email shop@pottertonbookslondon.co.uk.

Carleton Varney just popped by...

We got a visit from Carleton Varney on his trip to London just now and he has kindly signed our two copies of his books with lovely little illustrations! To get your unique copy of either 'Houses in My Heart' or 'Dorothy Draper: In The Pink' drop by the shop or email shop@pottertonbookslondon.co.uk before they get snapped up!

Mark Hearld is back for his second Christmas exhibition at Pottertons..!

Mark Hearld is back this Christmas due to popular demand, after his sell-out success at Potterton Books’ 2008 exhibition. Since last year Mark has flourished, undertaking many exciting new ventures, from film set design to illustrating books. Following his exposure at his first London exhibition at Potterton’s, Mark’s beautiful, illustrative work is sure to be in as high demand as ever, making the perfect gift this Christmas.

The exhibition will also feature the work of up-and-coming artist, Horatio Blood. His work is influenced by the 'penny plain, twopence coloured' imagery of the English toy theatre. He is a preserver of the nineteenth century toy theatre tradition and has a knack for authentic hand colouring, he also makes wooden theatres in the traditional manner. He has written on the history of the subject and has mounted exhibitions devoted to it.

The exhibition will run from 4th – 24th December and there will be an opening preview on Thursday 3rd December.

More information is available on our website pottertonbookslondon.co.uk. To receive an invitation to the preview, go to our website and fill in the mailing list, mentioning Mark in the 'Interests' section. Alternatively, contact the shop for an invitation – 020 7730 4235 or shop@pottertonbookslondon.co.uk.