{"product_id":"best-of-british-the-stories-behind-britains-iconic-brands-9783791349466","title":"Best of British: The Stories Behind Britain's Iconic Brands","description":"Featuring hundreds of photographs, this lavishly illustrated guide to some of the most distinguished British brands takes a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at their enduring success. Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand--driven by a desire among consumers for authentic, quality products. Britain is uniquely placed to benefit from this resurgence, given the number of heritage companies\u003cbr\u003estill producing at the top of their game. From the world-famous\u003cbr\u003eBarbour in South Shields in the north of England to John Lobb\u003cbr\u003ein London, many of these fine businesses remain in family\u003cbr\u003eownership, protective of their traditions and justifiably proud of\u003cbr\u003etheir products. Many are the bearers of warrants from the British\u003cbr\u003eRoyal family, and all are over 100 years old. Horst Friedrichs\u003cbr\u003eexplores the historic places where these British brands have\u003cbr\u003ebecome some of the strongest in the world: Johnston's of Elgin\u003cbr\u003ein the north of Scotland, Corgi socks in southern Wales, and\u003cbr\u003eJohn Smedley in Derbyshire. By highlighting the stories of\u003cbr\u003ethese legendary brands--both new and old, grand and humble--\u003cbr\u003eFriedrichs and Crompton show how relevant these companies\u003cbr\u003eand their traditional production techniques still are. A Very\u003cbr\u003eBritish Heritage is a must-read for anyone that appreciates wellcrafted\u003cbr\u003eproducts and timeless style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783791349466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 9.70w x 0.90d","brand":"Simon Crompton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52491423711413,"sku":"9783791349466","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5386ef4c-9f30-477f-be7c-6b87435200e9.jpg?v=1777996265","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/best-of-british-the-stories-behind-britains-iconic-brands-9783791349466","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}