Delight.

Richard Bryant's life has been dedicated to photographic architecture and that's how I got to know him. Over 25 year he has taken some marvellous pictures of our work, from the early days of TV am and Embankment Place. He is regarded as the best in his business and his collection is probably one of the most comprehensive records of architecture over the last 30 years. So it's real delight to see him released from formal commissions, taking pictures that are the result of personal observation. Places, people, birds, deer, the river, the streets, the sky and, of course, all in London (London, Rizzoli, 2008 [pounds sterling]75). Pictured here is the Soane Museum.

The book has also been Richard's opportunity to throw' myself into the art of digital photography ...' and he adds, 'Re-examining the process, I experienced a renaissance in my approach to my work'. His photographs have a kind of heroic clarity, epitomized by cleanness and studied composure. In its size (you will need a large coffee table) and ambition, the book is a fitting to a master in his field.

Seventeen of the pictures are now on shown in the Terrace Rooms at London's Somerset House. And while the size of the book goes some way towards doing justice to the quality of detailed observation and craftsmanship, it's really wonderful to see the images blown up and presented like giant wall paintings (are exhibition runs until 8 March, open 10am-6pm). Moreover; Somerset House, with its ice rink, galleries, cafes, great architecture and panoramic riverside terrace makes a particularly appropriate London venue.