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The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St Clair is a mesmerizing exploration that invites readers to unravel the fascinating stories behind 75 of the world's most compelling colours.
This Sunday Times bestseller captivates with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. St Clair takes you on a chromatic journey through time, revealing how colours have influenced human civilization. In this extraordinary book, you’ll discover:
Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, St Clair brings to life the scarlet women of history and the majestic imperial purple worn by ancient empires. Each colour unfolds a narrative that transforms her lifelong fascination into an enlightening experience.
Prepare to see your environment through a vibrant new lens as The Secret Lives of Colour offers a profound understanding of how colours shape our world. This book is not just a read; it’s a complete sensory experience that will forever change the way you perceive shades and hues.
ISBN: | 9781473630833 |
Author: | Kassia St Clair |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 09 June, 2018 |
Pagination: | 336 pages |
Weight: | 534g |
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.’
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.’