The Foghorn's Lament : The Disappearing Music of the Coast by Jennifer Lucy Allan 9781474615044

The Foghorn's Lament : The Disappearing Music of the Coast

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Embark on an extraordinary auditory journey through 'The Foghorn's Lament', a captivating exploration of a sound that has shaped coastlines worldwide. Jennifer Lucy Allan's obsession with the foghorn's colossal bellow leads her on a remarkable quest, delving into the maritime history of shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers, whilst unravelling the science behind our industrial heritage.

This mesmerising narrative weaves together tales of those who have battled both sea and sound, from Scotland to San Francisco. Allan's intrepid voyage through the howling loneliness of nature unveils urban myths of foghorns in coastal rave speaker stacks, and examines how this haunting sound has carved out the very identity of our shorelines.

Described as 'a truly unusual and strangely revealing lens' by Brian Eno, and 'as memorable, pleasurable and irrational as all the highest quests' by John Higgs, this book offers a unique perspective on music, history, and the dark life of the sea. It stands as 'a perfect example of the power and beauty of industrial music', according to Cosey Fanni Tutti, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the disappearing music of the coast.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781474615044
Book Author: Jennifer Lucy Allan
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: White Rabbit
Book Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Book Dimensions: 129 x 197 x 26 cm
Book Publication Date: 2022-04-28
Book Pagination: 304 pages
Book Weight: 266g

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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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