£14.90
By David Felton, Evelyn Sinclair & Andrew Chapman
134 pages of maps, illustrations and infographics celebrating the unique culture, landscape, history, humour, dialect, wildlife and people of the Lake District and Cumbria.
– What are the most popular fells in Lakeland?
– Where in Cumbria is happiest?
– What’s the number one reason for Mountain Rescue callouts?
– Which village is nearly all holiday homes
– And how can you visit 24 pubs in 12 hours?
Geographer David Felton, illustrator Evelyn Sinclair and designer Andrew Chapman combine data with exquisite visualisations to reveal the Lake District in ways that have never been seen before.
***Â Lakeland Book of the Year 2020 head judge Hunter Davies said: “The most incredible book. In the 36 years of the competition, I personally haven’t come across a more unusual book, a more modern book, a more inventive, imaginative book. It’s actually a guide book to EVERYTHING to do with Cumbria… an amazing bit of work.” ***
Pages: 134
Format: Softback
ISBN: 9 781999 894030
Inspired by Lakeland Title
David Felton is a writer, geographer and publisher living in the North Lakes. A walker for over four decades, he is co-host and producer of the Countrystride podcast dedicated to the landscapes, people and heritage of Cumbria with a passion for maps, illustration and all things Lakeland. countrystride.co.uk Evelyn Sinclair, a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, fell in love with the Lakes as a child while on family holidays before moving to Kendal to live, work and play. She has illustrated for many varied clients, including The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Cumbria Wildlife Trust locally, and BBC Countryfile Magazine and the National Trust nationally. She illustrates Inspired by Lakeland s sticker books. sinclair-illustration.co.uk Andrew Chapman is a Sussex-based graphic designer, letterpress printer, cat owner and vegetable grower. A keen walker and birdwatcher on his native South Downs, he s a regular visitor to the Lakes with a walking group of old friends. Andrew has spent his career working with clients from charities and trade unions to schools and universities. Designing this book has been the most professional fun he s had in years. chapmandesign.net thewoodentruth.com
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