Our Isles: Poems Celebrating the Art of Rural Trades and Traditions by Angus D.

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From baker, beekeeper and birdwatcher to falconer, farrier and forager, join poet Angus and printmaker Lilly as they explore the British Isles, uncovering and celebrating our crafts and traditions. 

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From baker, beekeeper and birdwatcher to falconer, farrier and forager, join poet Angus and printmaker Lilly as they explore the British Isles, uncovering and celebrating our crafts and traditions. This collection of poetry and printmaking aims to capture and celebrate the heritage and craftsmanship of the British Isles. The book comprises of thirty poems with accompanying black and white linocut prints.In this book, Angus and Lilly draw attention to traditional, artisan crafts of particular importance as many are in danger of becoming 'extinct' and there is a fear that, without recognition, aspects of our cultural heritage will disappear. This is a timely celebration of rural lifestyle.

Author Biography

Lilly Hedley is an illustrator, print maker and food producer based in north Wales. In 2016, Lilly co- founded the multi award-winning foraging food company, The Bridge Lodge, with Angus. She was recently included in the Business Wales 'Top 30 People Under 30' in Wales. Angus D Birditt is a poet, writer, photographer and food producer with a background in history of art and the food industry. Under his portfolio, 'Our Isles', he writes and photographs around the British Isles, capturing and celebrating its history and our ever-evolving relationship with the landscape. With Lilly, he co-founded The Bridge Lodge in north Wales.

Review

'From the beekeeper to the bird watcher, the verses are packed full of rich imagery that's wonderful escape from the daily humdrum Each of Angus's thoughtful poems is accompanied by a charming illustration by Lilly – the perfect combination in print.' * Planet Mindful *

Review Quote

'From the beekeeper to the bird watcher, the verses are packed full of rich imagery that's wonderful escape from the daily humdrum Each of Angus's thoughtful poems is accompanied by a charming illustration by Lilly - the perfect combination in print.'

Description for Sales People

The perfect gift book for food lovers, makers and those interested in history and heritage alike. Poetry collections celebrating rural and national heritage are popular with Favourite Poems of the National Trust (2017) selling over 10,000 copies (Nielsen Bookscan). Angus and Lilly's food company, The Bridge Lodge, has won awards at the BBC Good Food Awards, Guild of Fine Foods and the Great Taste Awards. They have also featured in the 'Top 30 Under 30' list in Wales, and been noted as 'Ones to Watch' in the Start-up Awards, 2017. Word count: 6,000

Details ISBN1911641352 Author Lilly Hedley Year 2020 ISBN-10 1911641352 ISBN-13 9781911641353 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 96 DEWEY 821.92 Publication Date 2020-03-05 Language English UK Release Date 2020-03-05 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Illustrations 50 illustrations Subtitle Poems Celebrating the Art of Rural Trades and Traditions Imprint Pavilion Alternative 9781911663249 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-05-19 NZ Release Date 2020-05-19 We've got this

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