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Experience the mesmerizing narrative of The Foghorn's Lament: The Disappearing Music of the Coast, crafted by the insightful Jennifer Lucy Allan. This remarkable exploration invites you on an auditory adventure, revealing the rich tapestry woven by the foghorn's haunting call, resonating along coastlines worldwide.
In this captivating book, Allan delves into maritime history, recounting tales of shipwrecks, courageous lighthouse keepers, and the intricate science behind industrial heritage. The foghorn becomes more than just a sound; it transforms into a symbol of coastal identity and human resilience.
Key highlights of The Foghorn's Lament include:
This book has garnered acclaim from critics, with Brian Eno calling it “a truly unusual and strangely revealing lens,” while John Higgs describes it as “memorable, pleasurable, and irrational.” Cosey Fanni Tutti emphasizes its beauty, noting it’s “a perfect example of the power and beauty of industrial music.”
Immerse yourself in this lyrical journey, where sound intertwines with history and nature's fury. Discover the fading echoes of a bygone era through The Foghorn's Lament: The Disappearing Music of the Coast and let the narrative inspire your connection to the coastal world.
ISBN: | 9781474615044 |
Author: | Jennifer Lucy Allan |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | White Rabbit |
Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 26 mm |
Publication Date: | 28 April, 2022 |
Pagination: | 304 pages |
Weight: | 266g |
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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.’
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.’