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The Book Of Pebbles

by Christopher Stocks
The Book Of Pebbles - Thryft
The Book Of Pebbles - Thryft

Pebbles' allure: natural beauty, art, social history.

If you've ever pocketed a smooth pebble from the shore and cherished it as a keepsake, then "The Book Of Pebbles" will echo your sentiment, delving into the reasons behind our beachcombing treasures. It's a thoughtful reflection on the small wonders of nature, paired with Angie Lewin's evocative artwork, which could deepen your appreciation for those seemingly mundane keepsakes on your shelf. Through historical context and artistic expression, this book might just change the way you see pebbles and the natural world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Book Of Pebbles

by Christopher Stocks
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ISBN: 9780500023754
Authors: Christopher Stocks
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Date of Publication: 2020-04-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Nature
Related Topics: Natural History
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 135 readers)

Description

Why do we pick up pebbles on the beach? What is it we see in them, and why do we take them home to display on our shelves? Is it their inherent beauty, their infinite variation, or simply their associations with a happy time and place?In our latest book - part social history and part practical guide - writer and pebble collector Christopher Stocks unearths the sometimes surprising story of our love-affair with pebbles, and considers how the way we see them today has been influenced over the years by artists, authors and even archaeologists.Printmaker Angie Lewin is widely admired for her alluringly stylish images of the natural world. She celebrates the experience of walking and sketching along the British coastline, often incorporating pebbles in her limited edition prints and paintings. Many of these feature in the book alongside a series of new images.
 

Pebbles' allure: natural beauty, art, social history.

If you've ever pocketed a smooth pebble from the shore and cherished it as a keepsake, then "The Book Of Pebbles" will echo your sentiment, delving into the reasons behind our beachcombing treasures. It's a thoughtful reflection on the small wonders of nature, paired with Angie Lewin's evocative artwork, which could deepen your appreciation for those seemingly mundane keepsakes on your shelf. Through historical context and artistic expression, this book might just change the way you see pebbles and the natural world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.