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Our Birmingham Books
Explore our Birmingham books by author and photographer Jonathan Berg. Three titles are currently in print, with a fourth — Perspectives on Birmingham — coming November 2025. Available direct from our websites or through major online bookstores worldwide.
A modern guide to the city. The 6th
edition was launched by the Lord
Mayor in May 2025. Price at just £8.00
Details: Discovering Birmingham…
Birmingham; A Drone’s Eye View is
currently in preparation. It will be
published in time for Christmas 2025.
This is a substantial hardback book with
around 150 photos all taken by Jonathan
Berg using a camera drone.
Details: Birmingham; A Drone’s Eye View
Birmingham’s Public Art
For anyone who loves Birmingham and appreciates art, this book showcases the UK’s richest collection of public art. With stunning photography and insightful, accessible text, it’s a perfect gift and a fresh way to see the city. Details & Website: Birmingham’s Public Art Order: Birmingham’s Public Art
Invention & Design;
Elkington of Birmingham
The fascinating story of how electroplating was invented and brought to market. Birmingham should celebrate more of its world-changing achievements — and this is among the greatest. With Jonathan Berg’s photography, it’s a compelling read that deserves a place on every Birmingham bookshelf. Details: Invention & Design; Elkington of Birmingham Order: Invention & Design; Elkington of Birmingham
