Understorey : A Year Among Weeds by Anna Chapman Parker 9780715655207

Understorey : A Year Among Weeds

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In 'Understorey: A Year Among Weeds', artist and wordsmith Anna Chapman Parker embarks...
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In 'Understorey: A Year Among Weeds', artist and wordsmith Anna Chapman Parker embarks on a captivating journey through the oft-overlooked world of weeds. With keen observation and deft prose, she chronicles a year spent scrutinising these ubiquitous plants that populate our gardens, street corners, and urban landscapes.

Parker's narrative unfolds through a tapestry of eloquent prose and exquisite line drawings, inviting readers to peer closely at the verdant life teeming beneath our feet. From the resilient dandelion pushing through pavement cracks to the tenacious bindweed scaling garden fences, she unveils the year-round spectacle of wildlife these humble plants harbour.

As she delves into the seasonal rhythms of weeds - their emergence, blooming, and retreat - Parker ponders the profound impact of truly noticing these overlooked botanical companions. Her exploration extends beyond mere observation, as she contemplates the representation of weeds in art throughout history, from ancient Byzantine manuscripts to contemporary installations in Berlin.

This meticulously crafted work serves as both a naturalist's journal and a meditation on the art of mindfulness. Parker's 'Understorey' is a gentle reminder of the beauty and significance found in life's smallest details, encouraging readers to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the green world that surrounds us, no matter how humble its form.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780715655207
Book Author: Anna Chapman Parker
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Duckworth
Book Publisher: Duckworth Books
Book Dimensions: 218 x 155 x 21 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-06-06
Book Pagination: 288 pages
Book Weight: 502g

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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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