I am glad to see this is still in print. I have an edition from 10 years ago, and I reread a lot of it before tossing it - but if I go to London again, and I would like to, I am grabbing it again. Humphreys provides lots of enjoyable background and color for most of the major locations in central London, and many of the surrounding areas as well. The writing is cultured and smart, but still accessible for the average reader, and there is a good amount of dry English humor as well. This is not so much a book that reviews all of London's restaurants and pubs and hotels, although there is some of that. It works best as a guide to the history and culture of Britain's metropolis, with well-informed discussions of neighborhoods, institutions, and worthwhile destinations. I was very glad I had it with me when I was a tourist in London.

It's almost too much info. Feels more like a textbook.
If you have time to skim through the superfluous, then this is fantastic.

If you take one guidebook to London, this is the one.
Note: In my opinion the "Rough Guide' series of guide books are the best by a mile.

Detailed travel guide, sorted by area, which I like.

Очень много информации, качественный большой справочник о лондонских достопримечательностях.