It was a marvellous party for a Notting Hill icon, so enjoy the pictures.

The proud author with her book standing next to the poster outside the lovely Book and Kitchen.

Guests, including Laura’s sister on the left, enjoying the good autumn weather out in the courtyard.

Laura treating us to a passage from her exceptional book, by coincidence next to a typewriter, though it’s not the one she uses.

Laura signing her book for Jill who has created some wonderful painted portraits of Laura.

Laura puts pen to paper, quite appropriately as she likes to write the first draft in longhand.

Laura gets ready to sign another book, this time for Cathi Unsworth.

Many thanks to Tony Annis for taking such lovely pictures.

The launch party was a great success and if you couldn’t make it to the launch, please note that you can buy your copy from this website, Book & Kitchen 31 All Saints Road London W11 1HE or, on Saturdays, from our stall in arts & crafts on Portobello market.