Sea Journal - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0957490216 ISBN 13 : 9780957490215

Editeur : Zart Books, 2016

Synopsis

Ce livre magnifique et inhabituel rassemble les promenades d'une année le long des côtes britanniques avec des histoires fascinantes de leur histoire naturelle, de leur géologie et de leur évolution – du mythe antique à la science actuelle – et de la photographie contemporaine frappante de l'auteur. Que ce soit pour pagayer dans les eaux peu profondes, pour s'abriter dans une grotte marine ou pour vous accroupir sur une falaise dans une tempête de grêle, nous sommes emmenés dans un voyage fascinant de diversions. Dans un contexte de changement de saison, de météo et de marées, il y a des sacs à main de sirène, des pierres de cerf et des marins au vent, aux côtés d'histoires de vendeurs de vent et de chasseurs de fossiles du XIXe siècle, l'évolution des baleines et des dragons Lego perdus en mer. Au fur et à mesure que les fils s'assemblent, il y a le sentiment qu'une promenade sur la plage, avec toutes ses chances et ses merveilles quotidiennes, s'étend à la fois dans le passé profond et dans l'avenir incertain de nos océans. Surtout, nous sommes inspirés de sortir et d'explorer par nous-mêmes, rappelant les plaisirs de la découverte, et de regarder et d'écouter de plus près.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'Perfectly captures the spirit of the most beautiful yet fragile wild space we have' Marine Conservation Society Filled with marvels from end to end' Caspar Henderson, author of 'The Book of Barely Imagined Beings' 'No one who has ever been awed by the sea, or struck by its beauty, will fail to be thrilled by this book' Philip Marsden, author of Rising Ground 'Beautifully photographed, full of delights and born of a deep love for the ocean' --Gavin Pretor-Pinney, author of The Cloudspotter's Guide

'The writing is superb, almost poetic. She has that talent which all the best writers have: if you look closely at the words you won't understand why it's quite so good. [And] as well as being a gifted writer, Woollett is also a talented photographer and the images in the book are stunning. She has an unusual breadth of talent as a photographer: her seascapes are just as good as her closeups of marine life. Weather is captured exceptionally well and you can sense the moods of the sea. I really felt that I was there on the beach as I sat in the garden and read. Sea Journal is a classy book: it has all the bells and whistles of an upmarket coffee table book at a fraction of the price and with a lot more substance.' --The Bookbag.co.uk

'Someone once said that a great book should leave you with many experiences, and Sea Journal by photographer Lisa Woollett certainly does that... Woollett is an award-winning documentary photographer and some of the photographs are so startling that they look like paintings. They are accompanied throughout by a thoughtfully creative layout and beautiful line drawings. The more surprising element of the book, in what at first glance appears to be a coffee-table art book, is the poetic prose and engaging storytelling which accompany each location and discovery, and the depth and accuracy of information presented, especially in relation to the marine life that she photographs. Interesting, inspiring and beautiful to look at, the book s evocative storytelling and captivating images can t help but stir you to head to your local beach in search of a washed-up treasure or a stunning sunset.' --Eden Project Magazine

Présentation de l'éditeur

This beautiful and unusual book brings together a year's wanderings along Britain's shores with compelling stories of their natural history, geology and evolution - from ancient myth to current science - and the author's striking contemporary photography. Whether paddling through the shallows, sheltering in a sea cave or crouching on a cliff in a hailstorm, we are taken on a journey of fascinating diversions. Against a backdrop of the shifting seasons, weather and tides, there are mermaid's purses, hag stones and by-the-wind sailors, alongside stories of wind-sellers and nineteenth century fossil hunters, the evolution of whales and Lego dragons lost at sea. As the threads draw together there is the sense that a walk on the beach, with all its chance finds and everyday wonders, stretches both back into the deep past and ahead into the uncertain future of our oceans. Above all, we are inspired to go out and explore for ourselves, reminded of the pleasures of discovery, and of looking and listening more closely.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zart Books
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0957490216
• ISBN 13: 9780957490215
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible