Vaughan Grylls Livres

A beautifully illustrated book about Saab cars and why people love them, featuring classic models in 50 evocative photographs.

Oxford Then and Now is a historic celebration of the city of dreaming spires. Using archive photography dating back to the 1860s, the book charts the evolution of the city through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, two world wars and touches on the eternal Oxford dilemma of town versus gown.

Classic vintage photographs of Singapore have been carefully matched with the same viewpoint today to reveal the incredible changes that have taken place to this fascinating city over the last 100 years.

Vintage photographs of Shanghai in black and white and colour have been matched with the same viewpoint today to reveal the history of this vibrant and rapidly expanding city.

A witty, self-deprecating, and border-line libellous (names of some individuals and institutions have been changed on legal advice) account of thirty interviews over a lifetime with the good, the boring and the downright wicked.

Using archive photos from a wide span of London's rich history, London Then and Now shows how some parts of the city have changed dramatically, while others remain perfectly preserved

A beautifully illustrated book about BMW cars and why people love them, featuring classic models in 50 evocative photographs.

A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one. With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation, and style, Volkswagen is one of the world’s best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Type One, otherwise known as the Beetle or Bug, to today’s groundbreaking hybrid and electric vehicles, good design has always been at the forefront of VW’s philosophy. This fascinating book, written by a longtime VW fanatic who is also an expert in art and design, traces the development of Volkswagen design throughout the years, examining the most exciting and stylish models—not only the Beetle but the huge range of family cars, camper vans, SUVs, and not forgetting the iconic Golf GTI.

Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its ‘fragrant harbour’ in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since – from its rapid expansion as a Crown Colony to its handover to China in 1997 and its present status as one of the world’s leading international financial centres. Pairing rare and previously unpublished photographs with contemporary views taken from the same location, Hong Kong Then and Now highlights the rich and varied history of this constantly evolving metropolis, from Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Club and the Star Ferry to Kowloon Walled CIty, Chek Lap Kok Airport and the gleaming skyscrapers of its central banking district.Sites include: Victoria Harbour, the Peak, the Star Ferry Pier, Man Ho Temple, Ladder Street, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Club, Prince's Building, HSBC, Noonday Gun, Happy Valley Racecourse, Tiger Balm Garden, Peninsula Hotel, Kai Tak Airport, Kowloon Walled City, Shenzhen, Repulse Bay, Chek Lap Kok Airport, St. Paul's (Macau).