{"title":"Jonathan Kewley","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Kewley’s work offers a vivid exploration of regional identity and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the Isle of Man. His writing is steeped in a deep appreciation for the arts and the unique cultural landscape of this distinctive locale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful reflections and richly detailed narratives that celebrate place and tradition. His books invite a thoughtful engagement with history and culture, making them a compelling choice for anyone drawn to artistic and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"isle-of-man-by-jonathan-kewley-9780300225020","title":"Isle of Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first Pevsner volume to explore the Isle of Man’s unique architectural inheritance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Man has had many incarnations – a land of Celtic monks, the realm of the Norse sea-kings, the petty kingdom of the Earls of Derby, a nest of Georgian smugglers, the retreat of genteel Regency debtors, a major destination for Edwardian North Country holidaymakers, and more recently a “financial centre.” All have left their mark on its architecture, from early crosses and medieval castles to the domestic architecture of M. H. Baillie Scott via thatched cottages, yeomen's farmhouses, and promenades of stuccoed hotels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique inheritance has never hitherto been given its due either on or off the island. Drawing on much original research, set out in the usual Pevsner gazetteer format, this volume aims to rectify that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470915289324,"sku":"9780300225020","price":107.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300225020-isle-of-man.jpg?v=1775230314"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-kewley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}