‘Since ancient times, when people first traced the shape of Cancer in the stars, the crab has represented both strength and renewal …’
A wonderful appreciation of the crab by Rock Pool‘s Heather Buttivant in August’s The Simple Things magazine.
Bewitched by fairy tales in Edinburgh
A sell out discussion at the Edinburgh International Book Festival today for Sharon Blackie, as she talked about her new book Foxfire, Wolfskin.
The Summer Snows play on BBC Radio 4
This afternoon, the radio play The Summer Snows was aired on BBC Radio 4. Written by Christopher Nicholson and Jonathan Smith, and starring Robert Bathurst, it was adapted from Christopher’s book Among the Summer Snows.
You can listen again until Saturday 7 September here.
Omne Bonum – All Good Things coming this autumn
September is thrilled to announce that on 17 October we are publishing All Good Things: A Treasury of Images to Uplift the Spirits and Reawaken Wonder, a incredible journey compiled by world-renowned image hunter and social media art curator Stephen Ellcock.
Designed to stimulate and inspire, All Good Things is an exciting, eclectic collection of over 200 images from world-leading museums as well as lesser-known collections. In a finely calibrated procession of image, quote and myth, Stephen Ellcock leads us through the Realms of Creation – from the Stars to the Seas, the Natural to the Supernatural – to give us his extraordinary world vision. A treasure trove of 3,000 years of artistic creation, scientific enquiry and pan-global magical, philosophical and religious traditions.
The best of the world’s beauty, creativity and curiosity in a single book.
‘Stephen Ellcock brightens our dark world.’ Kara Walker, artist
‘Stephen’s collection of glorious images is one of the most reliably edifying and entertaining things in my day.’ Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Grab a pair of wellies and get yourself to a rocky shore
‘Here are three simple steps to help you feel better about the world: read Heather Buttivant’s marvellous book, grab a pair of wellies and get yourself to a rocky shore … [a]thoughtful, enlightening and entertaining read.’
BBC Wildlife Magazine
We are delighted that coverage is still arriving for Heather Buttivant’s Rock Pool, including in BBC Wildlife Magazine and the Daily Mirror. Thank you both!
Oh we DO like to paddle in a rock pool
‘An utterly joyous book, a celebration of our incomparable 11,000 miles of British coastline … an eye-opening delight from start to finish.’
A big thank you to Christopher Hart and the Daily Mail for such a splendid review of Heather Buttivant’s Rock Pool.
The Railway Adventures at the National Rail Museum
On Saturday 11 May, Geoff Marshall and Vicki Pipe appeared at the National Railway Museum in York to sign copies of The Railway Adventures. It was a great day, with people queuing for more than two hours to meet them. Thank you Vicki and Geoff, the museum, and especially everyone who came.
First review for Rock Pool
‘Her passion for life in the rock pools shines through in this rallying cry for the importance of marine conservation.’
A wonderful review for Rock Pool by Heather Buttivant in Countryman magazine, ahead of publication this Thursday.
Teacakes in the Telegraph
Publicity for Europe’s Best Bakeries started off with a bang on Saturday with a feature in the Telegraph Food & Drink. You can read the full article here.
Rock Pool proofs, just arrived
Just arrived – beautiful bound proofs of Heather Buttivant’s Rock Pool. If you are a reviewer or bookseller and would like a copy do let us know.
