Islands of Abandonment : Life in the Post-Human Landscape-9780008329808

Islands of Abandonment : Life in the Post-Human Landscape

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Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape by Cal Flyn is a literary triumph that captivates the imagination of readers and critics alike. This Sunday Times bestseller has won the Science and Environment Book of the Year and boasts numerous accolades, including the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award.

Embark on a captivating journey through forsaken realms that include ghost towns, exclusion zones, and fortress islands. Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of nature reclaiming its dominion in these abandoned landscapes, from the radioactive wasteland of Chernobyl to the crumbling streets of Detroit, once a bustling metropolis.

Cal Flyn traverses the globe to uncover extraordinary locales where human presence has faded, including:

  • The untamed cattle roaming deserted Scottish isles
  • Tanzanian peaks shrouded in mystery
  • Forbidden French territories

In these haunting settings, Flyn unveils promising opportunities for environmental recovery, defying all odds. This luminous work, both melancholic and hopeful, poses profound questions about our impact on nature:

  • What becomes of our world in our absence?
  • To what extent can we undo the damage we’ve caused?

Critics have lauded Islands of Abandonment as "extraordinary," "dazzling," and "thrilling." Renowned authors like Adam Nicolson and Kathleen Jamie have praised its "wonderful" qualities, making this book a must-read for those intrigued by ecological discoveries and the haunting beauty of abandoned landscapes.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780008329808
Author: Cal Flyn
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: William Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 35 mm
Publication Date: 23 December, 2021
Pagination: 384 pages
Weight: 364g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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