A beautiful journey through the British countryside, drawn from The Guardian's beloved Country Diary.
With an introduction by Ian McMillan, and illustrations by Clifford Harper.
'Full of sparkle, wonder and surprise, here is the natural world in book form.' PATRICK BARKHAM
For over a century, The Guardian's Country Diary has published the nation's most celebrated writers of natural history as they capture the essence of the British countryside.
From Yorkshire to Belfast, Orkney to Cumbria, and Gwynedd to the Scottish Highlands, exquisitely written and softly observed snapshots emerge - of fishes lurking in dusky pools, of age-old trees beneath deep blue skies, of lives being lived alongside the ebbs and flows of the natural world.
Bringing together the finest contributions to the column from recent years, Under the Changing Skies is an essential companion for all those with a deep love for the British countryside, charting its subtle changes over the course of the seasons.
With contributions from Cal Flyn, Mark Cocker, Josie George, Nicola Chester, Lev Parikian, Amy-Jane Beer, Kate Bradbury, Andrea Meanwell and many others.
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Under the Changing Skies 9781783353101 Hardback
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Under changing skies
Very good Intersting book
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I was very pleased with this book as the Guardian Country Diary is a constant source of pleasure for me the authors of these small pieces have a wonderful way of taking you with them on their walks.
Please don't ever give them up!
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intriguing articles many of which i did not know
A thorough look at hidden buildings ect which without the research i this book would be forgotton. Thank you.
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So happy I made this purchase!
A book you can visit at your will. It’s a Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea in a favorite chair.
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Under the Changing Skies
Perfect to have a collection of the Country Diary Vignettes to dip into. As with "A Gleaming Landscape" it is akin to a stroll with a much loved friend. Just a touch of the unexpected to excite the imagination.
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Under the Changing Skies
This is a wonderful selection of skilled nature writing spanning the whole of Britain from local people. It also covers the people and customs too. It is an easy to dip into escape into the serenity of the countryside and a useful tool for any aspiring writer to learn the art of getting a lot into 3…
This is a wonderful selection of skilled nature writing spanning the whole of Britain from local people. It also covers the people and customs too. It is an easy to dip into escape into the serenity of the countryside and a useful tool for any aspiring writer to learn the art of getting a lot into 360 words without seeming to be rushed.
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INit read the book, I bought it as a gift but the recipient is delighted
I enjoy the column in the Saturday paper so I would probably enjoy the book.
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Under the Changing Skies
Anyone interested in nature writing will find this book very useful as a collection of many different styles, showing all the elements you have to try and get into 360 words without seeming rushed. It’s a wonderful pack of snapshots of every different part of Britain. And note, it has always been c…
Anyone interested in nature writing will find this book very useful as a collection of many different styles, showing all the elements you have to try and get into 360 words without seeming rushed. It’s a wonderful pack of snapshots of every different part of Britain. And note, it has always been called a Country diary, not just a nature diary, so it also includes many heartwarming stories about local human interaction with the countryside.
- Format:
- Hardback
- ISBN:
- 9781783353101
- Publication Date:
- 26/09/2024
- Publisher:
- Guardian Faber Publishing
- Number of Pages:
- 336
- Editors:
- Fleckney, Paul
- Year Published:
- 2024
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781783353101