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A Year Unfolding

A Printmaker's View
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A Year Unfolding is a beautifully illustrated journey through the seasons by printmaker Angela Harding. From her studio in Rutland, Angela captures nature's transformation throughout the year, sharing her meticulous creative process and the stories behind her most beloved prints. This book offers both new art and evocative prose, making it a celebration of the ever-changing natural world.
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Ideal for art lovers, fans of Angela Harding, and readers who appreciate detailed nature illustration and poetic reflections on the seasons.

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A beautifully illustrated guide to nature through the seasons by much-loved printmaker Angela Harding.

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A beautifully illustrated guide to nature through the seasons by much-loved printmaker Angela Harding. The cover of this stunning book has an exclusive triptych printed on the reverse - a perfect collector's item. This stunning work, the first book that is solely dedicated to Angela's art, is a celebration of her beautiful prints, and a glimpse into her detailed and meticulous process. A Year Unfolding is a journey through Angela's year in nature, watching the seasons unfold in front of her from her studio in Rutland, and giving the reader detail into how nature transforms and evolves over the course of the year. A Year Unfolding also tells the stories behind some of Angela's most popular images, providing context to Angela's celebrated work, as well as new art created specifically for the book. The beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the prose make this the perfect book for Angela's fans, readers, and art lovers everywhere.

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A Year Unfolding has been praised as a "cosy and delightful book" that brings joy year-round (Daily Mail), described as "a unique, glorious vision of a calm, ever-changing but eternally beautiful natural world" (Daily Mail), and lauded for its charm and character (Sunday Express). It is considered "a gorgeous book to be treasured" by BBC Countryfile and "the perfect present to bring joy all year long" (Red).

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751584332

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Illustration: Colour Illustrated

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 873g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Angela Harding lives in the small county of Rutland and works out of the studio at the bottom of her garden in the village of Wing.

Angela has worked on the covers for a number of books: including P D James, Ted Hughes, Katya Balen and James Rebanks. Her children's book RSPB Birds by Miranda Krestovnikoff was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge prize. Her most recent children's book Wilding, by Isabella Tree, is an illustrated adaptation of the bestselling book of the name. Other recent publications include Blossomise by Simon Armitage, a Sunday Times bestseller.

Angela has written and illustrated three books published by Little, Brown: A Year Unfolding, Wild Light and Still Waters & Wild Waves.

Angela's unique and distinct style has become instantly recognisable to nature lovers and book lovers alike, gaining her a huge number of fans who flock to buy her merchandise including calendars, cards, tea towels, totebags and jigsaws. She was the 2024 artist for the Books are my Bag tote bag.

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