# Artists of the East London Group: From Bow to Biennale

Artists of the East London Group: From Bow to Biennale is a richly illustrated study of an interwar artists’ group, with biographies and accounts of its exhibitions and related creative work. It covers the group’s London scenes, its members’ work in film, theatre and posters, and the contributions of mentor John Cooper and muralist Phyllis Bray.

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## At a glance

- Covers the East London Group’s development and interwar activity, including exhibitions at the Whitechapel Art Gallery and Tate Gallery.
- Includes biographies of the artists and a list of places where their paintings can be seen today.
- Also explores members’ film, stage and poster work, John Cooper’s mosaic revival and Phyllis Bray’s murals.

## Pros

- Combines artist biographies with broader context on the group’s exhibitions and creative work beyond painting.
- The listing describes an illustrated, cloth-bound limited-edition reissue with foiled cover detail.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Batsford
- Publication date: 14 May 2026
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 400 pages
- ISBN-10: 1849949271
- ISBN-13: 978-1849949279
### Physical details
- Dimensions: 30.4 x 1.4 x 23 cm
- Weight listed: 2.12 kg

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in interwar British art and East London cultural history.
- Art-book collectors looking for an illustrated volume with artist biographies and exhibition context.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a compact or lightweight book. The listed weight is 2.12 kg.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What does the book cover?
It traces the East London Group’s interwar story, including the artists’ paintings, exhibitions, biographies and work in film, theatre and posters. It also covers John Cooper and Phyllis Bray.
### Does it include artist biographies?
Yes. The listing says it includes biographies of all the artists and a list of places where their paintings can be seen.
### What are the book’s physical specifications?
The listing gives a 400-page length, dimensions of 30.4 x 1.4 x 23 cm and a weight of 2.12 kg.

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