From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Rain Later, Good comes this wonderful new book, guaranteed to captivate the casual reader. From St Michael's Mount to the Shetland Isles and from Lundy and Anglesea to the Farne Islands, Britain's islands have everything to offer: from mountain, moor, and lake, to suburb, prison, wildlife sanctuary and thriving hub of local industry. Peter Collyer draws the reader along his enchanting path, inviting us to share, via his paintings, the many breathtaking sights and enjoy the fascinating stories he uncovers during his visits. This is a unique book, which will delight his many followers and win over a whole new group of devotees.

Offshore: An Artist's View of Britain's Islands

Arts & Photography

Collyer, Peter

Painting

Adlard Coles Nautical

Rain Later Good is the Award winning story of Peter Collyer's extraordinary journey around the Shipping Forecast areas and has been a bestseller since first publication. The Artist's brilliant and detailed paintings reproduced actual size, offer a series of images which help conjure up the moth mythical locations, while his delightfully idiosyncratic text provides a wealth of fascinating insights. He introduces us to the people who live and work in these areas, and passes on snippets of tantalizing information to give powerful impression of the place and convey a real feeling of being there. The beautiful paintings which come from Peter Collyer's travels truly capture the spirit of these wild and isolated spots. This is a book to be treasured, and its reissue will be welcomed by Peter's many admirers.

Rain Later, Good: Illustrating the Shipping Forecast

History & Criticism

Adlard Coles

The words are evocative. Mention the Shipping Forecast and most people will be able to reel off a short list of sea areas. But the places are real, and Peter Collyer's brilliant and detailed paintings, reproduced actual size, offer a series of images which will bring the sea areas alive. Collyer demystifies the forecast, introduces us to the people who live and work in those areas and captures the spirit of the places featured. A wonderful book to own and enjoy.

Rain Later, Good : Illustrating the Shipping Forecast

Reference

A&C Black

Rain Later, Good is the award winning story of Peter Collyer's extraordinary journey around the Shipping Forecast areas. The Shipping Forecast is a national institution, relied upon by mariners but also strangely comforting and poetic to landlubbers. Published in 1998 to great acclaim, Rain Later, Good  was chosen by the RNLI to celebrate their 175th anniversary, and has since sold over 25,000 copies. Fifteen years later, this gorgeous book will be available in paperback for the first time, completely revised and updated, with several new paintings.Peter Collyer's brilliant and detailed paintings offer a series of images which help conjure up the most mythical locations, whilst his delightful idiosyncratic text provides a wealth of fascinating insights. He introduces us to the people who live and work in these areas, and passes on snippets of tantalising information to give a powerful impression of the place and convey a real feeling of being there. The beautiful paintings from his travels truly capture the spirit of these wild and isolated spots, and this new edition includes new paintings, sketches and up to date text. This is a much-loved book celebrating an iconic broadcast, and its reissue will be welcomed by Peter's many admirers. 'A very remarkable painter. His work is simply stunning with an observed intensity which makes him very special indeed.' Chris Beetles in The Daily Telegraph  'The most delightful and unexpected book I've encountered this year... a wonderful book.' John Naughton, The Times'He is not only a marvellous, delicate draughtsman and watercolourist...but a drily observant writer and amateur naturalist.' Libby Purves

Rain, Later Good: Illustrating the Shipping Forecast

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Thomas Reed Publications

In a brilliant series of paintings and sketches, artist Peter Collyer conveys the beauty and drama of the islands he has grown to love. Accompanying the exquisite miniature watercolor pictures is a text that brings to life his travels in this fascinating and individual corner of Britain. Historical and geographical facts fall in alongside local legends and happenings, with descriptions of the flora and fauna and stories of the people and the places.

South by Southwest (Illustrating the Channel Islands in Watercolour)

Rain Later, Good is the award winning story of Peter Collyer's extraordinary journey around the Shipping Forecast areas. The Shipping Forecast is a national institution, relied upon by mariners but also strangely comforting and poetic to landlubbers. Published in 1998 to great acclaim, Rain Later, Good was chosen by the RNLI to celebrate their 175th anniversary, and has since sold over 25,000 copies. Fifteen years later, this gorgeous book will be available in paperback for the first time, completely revised and updated, with several new paintings. Peter Collyer's brilliant and detailed paintings offer a series of images which help conjure up the most mythical locations, whilst his delightful idiosyncratic text provides a wealth of fascinating insights. He introduces us to the people who live and work in these areas, and passes on snippets of tantalising information to give a powerful impression of the place and convey a real feeling of being there. The beautiful paintings from his travels truly capture the spirit of these wild and isolated spots, and this new edition includes new paintings, sketches and up to date text. This is a much-loved book celebrating an iconic broadcast, and its reissue will be welcomed by Peter's many admirers. 'A very remarkable painter. His work is simply stunning with an observed intensity which makes him very special indeed.' Chris Beetles in The Daily Telegraph 'The most delightful and unexpected book I've encountered this year... a wonderful book.' John Naughton, The Times 'He is not only a marvellous, delicate draughtsman and watercolourist...but a drily observant writer and amateur naturalist.' Libby Purves

Rain Later, Good: Painting the Shipping Forecast

Once again Collyer has captured for us the essence of Britain's coastlands. Given the task of visiting the 32 points of the compass from the center of the country he has meticulously planned and executed a series of journeys that have led to a brilliant series of miniature watercolor paintings, superbly reproduced in this book. Accompanying each one is a delightful and quirky text telling of his journey, the places and some of the people he met. 

Encompassing Britain: Painting at the Points of the Compass

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