{"product_id":"london-clubland-a-companion-for-the-curious-hardcover-2","title":"London Clubland: A Companion for the Curious - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSeth Alexander Thévoz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the hidden world of London's private members' clubs with \u003ci\u003eLondon Clubland: A Companion for the Curious\u003c\/i\u003e. This guide, by the leading historian on the subject, offers a fascinating insight into these legendary institutions. Culture, history and traditions are all explained - from aristocratic haunts like Boodle's and Brooks's, to modern icons like Soho House and the Groucho Club. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInsightful and entertaining, \u003ci\u003eLondon Clubland\u003c\/i\u003e is your ultimate guide and almanac to this world, from navigating the application process, to the unwritten rules that define these spaces - not to mention a wealth of trivia assembled over twenty years. Readers will discover mottos, maps, songs and club recipes, as well as little-known facts that some of London's most iconic clubs probably wouldn't want you to know. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a long-standing member, a reciprocal visitor, an aspiring applicant, or simply just curious about this secretive world, \u003ci\u003eLondon Clubland\u003c\/i\u003e offers an engaging and revealing tour through some of London's most discreet institutions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Seth Alexander Thévoz is a freelance historian and journalist. He holds degrees from the Universities of Cambridge, London and Warwick, and is a former research associate of the History of Parliament Trust and Nuffield College, Oxford. He has variously been shortlisted for the Whitfield Prize for his first book, \u003ci\u003eClub Government\u003c\/i\u003e, and a British Journalism Award for his investigative work with openDemocracy. He has been working on the history of London clubs for 14 years and was librarian of a major London club for over 10 years, and has been a speaker and consultant in clubs across four continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45775931867333,"sku":"9781472149985","price":38.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/MfYBHODF7Z9781472149985_e6fc0735-086f-4473-bd55-ae21005e71cb.webp?v=1770543329","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/london-clubland-a-companion-for-the-curious-hardcover-2","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}