The Seaweed Collector's Handbook : From Purple Laver to Peacock’s Tail

(Author) Miek Zwamborn
Format: Paperback
Price: £12.99
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Seaweed is so familiar and yet its names - pepper dulse, sea lettuce, bladderwrack - are largely unknown to us. In this short, exquisitely illustrated portrait, the Dutch poet and artist Miek Zwamborn shares her discoveries of its history, culture and use, from the Neolithic people of the Orkney Islands to sushi artisans in modern Japan. Seaweed troubled Columbus on his voyages across the Atlantic, intrigued von Humboldt in the Sargasso Sea and inspired artists from Hokusai to Matisse. Covering seaweed's collection by Victorians, its adoption into fashion and dance and its potential for combating climate change, and with a fabulous series of recipes based around the 'truffles of the sea', this is a wonderful gift for every nature lover's home.

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Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
192
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781788165471
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
June 3, 2021

Miek Zwamborn

Miek Zwamborn is a Dutch writer, artist, and translator known for her acclaimed novel "The Seabird's Cry." Her poetic and lyrical style combines personal narratives with rich descriptions of nature. Zwamborn's work explores themes of identity, history, and the environment, making her a unique voice in contemporary literature.

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