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In a captivating fusion of personal reflection and artistic exploration, Jennifer Higgie's 'The Other Side' delves into the fascinating world of extraordinary female artists who sought to bridge the gap between our realm and the metaphysical. From the 12th-century visionary Hildegard of Bingen to the 19th-century spiritualist Georgiana Houghton and the groundbreaking Hilma af Klint, Higgie uncovers the shared ambition of these remarkable women: to commune with and glean wisdom from dimensions beyond our own.
This enthralling narrative weaves through the lives of these enigmatic figures, offering a penetrating examination of ritualistic comfort, the historical marginalisation of women in art, the enduring relevance of mythology, the surge in alternative worldviews, and the profound influence of spiritualism on both feminism and contemporary artistic expression. 'The Other Side' presents an utterly engrossing tapestry that will captivate and enlighten readers, much as it has been hailed as 'endlessly intriguing' by the Daily Telegraph and 'illuminating in every sense of the word' by John Higgs.
Book ISBN: | 9781474623346 |
Book Author: | Jennifer Higgie |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Book Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-02-01 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 268g |
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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.’