David Fathers

In 2012, my first book, The Regent’s Canal was published. Since then I have gone on to create (write, illustrate and design) a further five London guidebooks and I'm working on a new title at the moment.

Continuing the water theme of the canal book, I went to produce The London Thames Path and London's Hidden Rivers (Frances Lincoln/Quarto and Conway/Bloomsbury respectively).

My fourth guidebook, Bloody London (Conway/Bloomsbury, 2020), walks you through some of the capitals’ most gruesome and horrific history. And my fifth publication, Diverse London (Conway/Bloomsbury, 2022) guides you through six migrant districts exploring their history, culture, religion and cuisine. Green London (Conway/Bloomsbury, 2025) is my sixth and latest title and explores and links the verdant side of the capital.

I am constantly looking for new ways to explore and explain the metropolis in my own particular way.

BOOK REVIEWS
‘David Fathers has a beautiful way with words and pictures.’
Londonist

‘London-based walker and artist David Fathers has produced a beautifully illustrated guide to the Thames Path… it’s easy to follow and will appeal to ramblers and casual visitors alike.’
Walk magazine (The Ramblers)

‘And can I add even if you have no interest in walking London’s hidden rivers you should buy a copy, it’s rather beautifully done.’
Feargal Sharkey