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Discover Oxford, one of the jewels of European architecture. Much loved and much visited, the city offers an unparalleled collection of the best of English building through the centuries.

Matthew Rice's Oxford is a feast of delightful watercolour illustrations and an informed and witty text, explaining how the city came into being and what to look out for today.

While the focus is on architectural detail, Rice describes how the city has been shaped by its history, topography and geology, but most of all by generations of patrons who had the education and the resources to commission work from the greatest architects and builders of their day, an astonishing range of which still stands.

Ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, the book covers all the iconic buildings, such as the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre and the college quads, as well as the distinctive details that you might otherwise miss.

More than anywhere else in England, it is possible in Oxford to take in the history of English architecture simply by walking today's streets, lanes, parks and meadows. This book is the perfect guide.

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'A lovely book extensively illustrated with his idiosyncratic and witty watercolours' Daily Telegraph on Building Norfolk.
'His pictures sing from the page. Unlike photographs, the medium allows him to 'emphasise, exclude or exaggerate', and its washes are ideal for rendering, say, the uneven colour of a wall of carrstone. Architectural features have annotations in the author's own hand, and these can range from the witty to exasperated' World of Interiors on Building Norfolk

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 'A lovely book extensively illustrated with his idiosyncratic and witty watercolours' Daily Telegraph on Building Norfolk.
'His pictures sing from the page. Unlike photographs, the medium allows him to 'emphasise, exclude or exaggerate', and its washes are ideal for rendering, say, the uneven colour of a wall of carrstone. Architectural features have annotations in the author's own hand, and these can range from the witty to exasperated' World of Interiors on Building Norfolk

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4.6 out of 5

91.11% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything is fine. I highly recommend!

B.R. · 22 December 2023

Everything is fine. I highly recommend!

5.0 out of 5 stars Part history, part tourist-worthy - a different approach to enjoying Oxford

M. · 15 May 2024

I have long standing connections with the city of Oxford, so I could not resist this book. It is just beautiful and is a great mix of history and detailed illustrations. It is organised as a timeline of the city, so you learn about Oxford and its origins and changes through the years.If you are interested in architecture and historic buildings the book captures some fabulous images and details which will be instantly recognisable to residents and visitors alike. My favourite images have to be the Radcliffe Camera which is just stunning by day or night. The illustration of Trinity gates is also noteworthy. This is a book you can browse and it will make you want to walk the city to look at some of the interesting details it has picked up.Both a coffee table browsing book and one to read from cover to cover!

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely

M.M. · 28 December 2021

Christmas present for dad who was at university in Oxford. He loves the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book!

M. · 3 May 2024

There is little doubt that Oxford is one of England's most popular tourist destinations. In this beautiful book, the author takes us to the city to learn about its history and architecture. The book is a delightful guide that presents the history of the city in a readable, clear and not overwhelming way. Reading it, I learned a lot of fascinating facts that I didn't know before. I particularly liked the chapter on 'The Battle of the Styles', which covers my favourite period of the 19th century. I was very interested in the mention of the Oxford Movement.The historical narrative is enhanced by beautiful watercolour illustrations. I am impressed by the attention to detail in these illustrations. I particularly liked the one of the Bodleian Library (page 88) and the buildings of Georgian Oxford - especially the Radcliffe Observatory (pages 112-113).I don't know Oxford well enough, having only been there once. Reading Matthew Rice's book made me want to go back. I highly recommend it to all fans of urban history and architecture.

3.0 out of 5 stars cover on upside down!

S. · 13 August 2024

Love this book, gave it as a gift which means we only just discovered the cover was on upside down.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book - especially if you know Oxford

B. · 13 January 2020

Loved it. A masterpiece

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book

H. · 21 January 2020

This is a most beautiful book. Lovely illustrations and interesting text. I’ve known Oxford for more than fifty years but there are many things here which were new to me.

3.0 out of 5 stars Fab illustrations

N.W. · 12 May 2024

I’ve never been to Oxford but I’ve always wanted to. I’ve heard of and (digitally) seen the beautiful buildings and the rich history and architecture and it was nice to view the city through the eyes of this book.It covers a great mix of old and more modern, breaking down eras into sections and heading each chapter with a few pages of writing followed by images. And can I just say, the artwork in the book was absolutely STUNNING. It was so easy just to stall on the pages and just appreciate the beauty of the art.I think it will mean more to those who have been and know Oxford and can see places they recognise within the pages but still a wonderful little flow through for those wanting to see and know more about the place. It’s so rich in history!It’s very easy to flick through or read from cover to cover. A great read for any lover or student of Oxford.

Enchanting Watercolors

C.A.B. · 18 June 2022

Matthew Rice always does a great job of explaining British architecture and materials. I just discovered a new stash of his books and ordered all of them.

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