{"product_id":"londons-ghost-signs","title":"London's Ghost Signs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthors: Sam Roberts and Roy Reed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice: £15.99\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 978-1-902910-85-7\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhost signs are fascinating pieces of urban archaeology. Imposing yet hidden in plain sight, these faded advertisements are London’s history written on to the contemporary cityscape. They reveal fascinating stories of everyday life in the capital and each sign has its own tale to tell – not just of the business it represents and the people behind it, but of its own improbably survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA feast of history, typography and the urban environment, London’s Ghost Signs showcases London’s most impressive and historically significant faded painted signs, located, photographed and presented with archival and other contextual images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by Wayne Hemingway MBE, the opening section shares insights into topics such as production techniques, economics and preservation. The themed chapters take on subjects including building, clothing, entertaining, branding and, ultimately, burying the city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Publications.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342596813179,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/9500\/files\/London_s_Ghost_Sign_2026.jpg?v=1784553777","url":"https:\/\/metropublications.com\/products\/londons-ghost-signs","provider":"Metro Publications.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}