Fineleaf Editions 2010

Fineleaf PublishingCatalogue Two

2010

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Kathy Lewis SketchbookA collection of artwork by Kathy Lewis

fi ne art series

Published in hardback format on high quality art paper

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-3-0

80 pages 155 mm x 210 mm Price £29.95

Northern Ireland born Kathy Lewis has been drawing and

painting in her adopted home county of Gloucestershire for

over 30 years. In this striking collection of sketches, put together

in book form for the first time, she brings many subjects to

vibrant life from local surroundings to evocative scenes from

stunning corners of Tuscany and Venice.


Biography

From hunger,

homelessness and cruelty

to friendship, support and

purpose ... the author

shares his moving story of

childhood poverty

set in Bristol during the

Second World War.

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-7-8120 pages 138 mm x 216 mm

Price £8.95

Penny A JarBy Keith Harris


Landscapes on the EdgeA new anthology of poetry of theWye Valley and Welsh Borders

Edited by Margot Miller & Sue Sharp

Poetry

Edited by Margot Miller and Sue SharpFINELEAF

Landscapeson the EdgePoems of the Wye Valleyand Welsh Borders

THE POETRY is arranged in

seven sections, reflecting

many aspects of the magical

landscape of the River Wye

and the Welsh Marches - the

river, places, day and night,

seasons and weather, trees and

flowers, birds, people.

The work of over thirty writers

includes poetry by

Frances Horovitz, Anne Stevenson,

national poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke,

Margiad Evans, Glen Cavaliero, Dymock Poets Edward Thomas

and John Drinkwater, and Billy Collins - US poet laureate and poet

in residence at Ledbury Poetry Festival, 2010.

The collection also includes contributions by many other talented

Herefordshire and Welsh poets.

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-8-5138 mm x 216 mm

Price £9.95


Ledbury SketchbookA collection of artwork by Anthony Bateman

fi ne art series

Published in hardback format on high quality art paper

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-3-0


A very personal and affectionate record of the people,

events, buildings and vistas of Ledbury as seen through

the eyes of artist Anthony Bateman, who has lived and

worked in this Herefordshire market town for many years.


ISBN: 978-0-9557577-1-690 pages 138 mm x 216 mm Price £7.95

A Treatise on Cyder MakingBy Hugh Stafford • First published 1753

Fineleaf facsimile edition

Published more than 250 years ago, this is a facsimile edition of one of the earliest guides to apple growing and cider making.

In addition to describing the wide variety of cider apples then grown, and their cultivation, the author discussed the various stages of cider making in use at that time.

This facsimile edition includes a new index.

facsimile series


landscape series

Exploring Historic DeanBy John Sheraton and Rod Goodman

The Forest of Dean has a long and fascinating history,

including some unique traditions. This collection of fourteen

new walks is designed to encourage people to look at the

many natural and historic features which they pass as they

enjoy a day in an area of outstanding landscapes. The

book is well illustrated and produced in colour throughout.

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-5-4150 pages 120 mm x 180 mm Price £9.95


landscape series

Geology Explained in theForest of Dean and Wye Valley

Written and illustrated by William Dreghorn

Learn to read the landscape with this easy-to-follow and non-technical guide to the geology of an outstanding landscape region. Explained through descriptions of the scenery, the book is profusely illustrated with field sketches, diagrams and maps. Produced in a pocket-size edition that is ideal for field use.

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-1-0



landscape series

Geology Explained in theSevern Vale and Cotswolds

Written and illustrated by William Dreghorn

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-5-8




landscape series

Geology ExplainedIn South Wales

Written and illustrated by T R Owen

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-6-5




landscape series

Geology ExplainedIn The Lake District

Written and illustrated by Robert Prosser

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-7-2




ISBN: 978-0-9557577-0-9


Paths and Pubsof the Wye Valley

A collection of twelvecircular walks, by

Heather and Jon Hurley

Each route leads off the

waymarked Wye Valley Walk

- and each features a pub

around the half way point!

Fully illustrated with maps

and line drawings.

landscape series


The Old Roads ofSouth Herefordshire

By Heather Hurley

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-4-1112 pages 138 mm x 216 mm

Price £9.95

The development of roads, from prehistoric routes to the

end of the turnpike era. Illustrated throughout with detailed

maps, line drawings and photographs.

landscape series


ISBN: 978-0-9534437-2-7


Written by the author of An

Historical and Descriptive

Account of the Forest of Dean,

this book was first published in

London by John Murray, in 1863.

Described by the Nicholls as

“a specific account of the

Foresters themselves, including

the various Constables of St.

Briavel’s Castle, their Deputies,

Verderers, and gentlemen of

the District”, this new Fineleaf

facsimile edition includes the

complete original text, plus a

new index of place names.

Personalities of theForest of Dean

By H G Nicholls • First published 1863

Fineleaf facsimile edition

facsimile series


106 pages

ISBN 978-0-9534437-8-9 Price £19.95 in paperback

ISBN 978-0-9534437-9-6 Price £29.95 in hardback

May Hill: Paintings and DrawingsBy Valerie McLean

fi ne art series

A selection of ink and watercolour paintings, pencil and pastel drawings, mixed media collages and drypoint prints by this contemporary artist. Inspired by the Gloucestershire landscape, the artist’s work is complemented by memories of the people of May Hill.


An Excursionfrom the Source of the Wye

By Mark Willett • First published 1810

A Fineleaf facsimile edition of one of the earliestguides to the Wye Valley Tour

ISBN: 978-0-9534437-0-3


Includes a essay on the work of Mark Willettand the Cambrian Printing Offi ce, Chepstow.

facsimile series


Forest GoldBy Marigold Pritchard

Living in the Forest of Dean all her life has given Marigold Pritchard

a host of memories to share through her poetry. She recalls her

childhood days, which she spent in the family cottage by the

Speech House, as easily as aspects of Forest of Dean life today.

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-2-3


poetry


Forest LeavesBy Marigold Pritchard

A second anthology of poetry by Marigold Pritchard.

This collection includes more than eighty poems, and

blends early memories with more contemporary thoughts

on life in her native Forest of Dean.

ISBN: 978-0-9557577-6-1


poetry

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Other Titles In PreparationDue for publication in 2010

The Green Lanes of Herefordshire, by Heather Hurley

A fascinating exploration of the long-forgotten green lanes of Herefordshire. This book combines the author’s historical and field research with a series of illustrated walks along a selection of the routes.

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