Arte e Cultura
Nikon-Only Store Grays of Westminster Announces 'The Legend and The Legacy' by Gillian Greenwood
Author Gillian Greenwood's , chronicles the story of the world's only camera shop to have been granted a Coat of Arms by Her Majesty's College of Arms. The legendary shop, based in London , was founded 30 years ago by Gray Levett .
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Comprising 20 chapters and measuring 200 x 280mm, the book covers the company's history, exploring its growth from humble beginnings to one of the world's most celebrated photo-outlets, serving a global database of customers, with an unparalleled reputation for customer service that is second to none.
These words from the book's introduction by Kazuo Ushida , President of the Nikon Corporation of Japan , set the scene for an extraordinary book about an extraordinary shop.
Magnificently illustrated with over 180 images, many by master photographer Tony Hurst , the book includes contributions from major names in the world of photography and film production such as Heather Angel , Jim Brandenburg , Neil Lucas , Mike Maloney , OBE, Joe McNally , Tristan Oliver , Moose Peterson and Richard Young as well as celebrity customers such as Michael Bond (creator of Paddington Bear), Stanley Kubrick and David Suchet , each giving their impression of the shop and the high level of service and help they have received over the years. There is also a chapter on the history of photography and the development of the Nikon brand, as well as a biographical profile of Gray Levett .
The book will be launched on Wednesday, 3 February, but is currently available to pre-order directly from Grays of Westminster: http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/books/legend-and-legacy.php
Gray Levett
Grays of Westminster...Exclusively Nikon
40 Churton Street
Pimlico, London
SW1V 2LP
Tel: +44(0)20-7828-4925
info@graysofwestminster.co.uk
http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk