STREETS AHEAD

Do you know which film this still is from? Of course, you do! But do you know what London street it was filmed on?

You can find out easily by picking up a copy of this new book, which manages to detail the London street settings for 750 films, from Hitchcock's 1927 "Blackmail" to things as recent as "Children of Men" and "Stormbreaker"

If you live in London, certain mysteries can be easily solved. Have you ever had a film shot in your house? Well, if you have, you probably know about that.

But there might have been one shot in your street that you don't know about. Film crews are usually huge and, once spotted, unmistakable. But at times they can be surprisingly covert.

There has undoubtedly been at least one or even several shot in your neighbourhood, and at least one or several that you don't know about.

Even if you don't live in London, this guide makes it easy and enjoyable to explore the sites for famous films. It can be read area by area or by using the two listings at the back, one for films, one for streets.

And it comes with dozens of meaningful photos, including many then and now shots.

If you do know the film from which the cover photo is taken, send in an email before October 10th for a chance to win a copy of the book. If you don't win, you can buy the book, published in paperback by Batsford, for £14.99.

Filed September 18, 2007