Nature Cure

A reissue of Richard Mabey's Nature Cure, originally published in 2005, to celebrate his 80th birthday. The book was a pioneering work in the New Nature Writing genre and received critical acclaim upon publication. This new hardback edition includes a new foreword by Mabey and a new jacket by Michael Kirkman.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 05 July 2021
\n Publisher: Little Toller Books
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To commemorate the remarkable 80th birthday of Richard Mabey, a reissue of his seminal work, Nature Cure, originally published in 2005, is being released. This groundbreaking book, which garnered immense acclaim upon its initial publication, delves into the depths of the author's personal journey. At the peak of his career, having recently released Flora Britannica, Mabey encountered a profound and all-encompassing depression. Unable to lift himself from his bed, his face turned towards the wall, and he found solace in the touchstones of his life—his deep love for nature and the land. However, as time passed, with the support of his friends and a relocation to East Anglia, Mabey began a gradual recovery. He found a new partner and a renewed connection with the landscape, which played a pivotal role in his healing process. Nature Cure, brimming with nuance and vitality, stands as a pioneering masterpiece within the genre that has since come to be recognized as New Nature Writing. Upon its publication, the book received widespread praise and acclaim. For this special hardback edition, Richard has penned a fresh foreword, while Little Toller has commissioned a stunning new jacket by the renowned artist Michael Kirkman.

\n Weight: 506g\n
Dimension: 164 x 223 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781908213952\n \n