I was given this little gem of a book for Christmas, and keep it by the Pondering Chair in the studio so I can dip in and out between painting sessions.

It’s an absolute delight, full of historical tales and beautiful pictures - even recipes. I’m not sure I’ll get around to cooking with seaweed, but I love the lyrical way Miek Zwamborn, the author - and herself a poet and artist - writes, and the stories give context and layers of meaning.

You can find the book here; I recommend the hardback version - it’s beautifully tactile. And there are lots more water related books here.

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