Tender Maps

Bluebell woods are among the places where the author feels the translucency of things. This book explores the author's relentless traveling, from the heat of Sicily to the mountains of Japan, and explores the relationship with landscape that is the essence of human creativity. It is a rich and beguiling work of literary travel memoir that tracks the wider contours of the world in terms of feeling, memory, introspection, and imagination.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: September Publishing

Some travelers embark on journeys fueled by a desire to conquer natural wonders, explore bustling cities, or delve into the depths of history. However, there exists a cohort of travelers, akin to Alice Maddicott, who embark on quests driven by a specific yearning—a longing for a particular scene, emotion, or atmosphere, often sparked by the influence of music, literature, and art. This extraordinary book delves into the author's relentless globetrotting, traversing the scorching heat of Sicily to the majestic peaks of Japan. Through her unique psycho-geographical lens, Maddicott explores the profound connection between humans and their landscapes, unveiling the very essence of human creativity.

From the opulent salons of seventeenth-century Paris to the vibrant underground culture and decaying balconies of modern Tbilisi, this book weaves a tapestry of travel, culture, and imagination that transports readers across time and space. It serves as a beautifully evocative testament to the power of exploration, offering a rich and captivating exploration of the world through the lens of feeling, memory, introspection, and the boundless imagination.

Travis Elborough, the author of Atlas of Vanishing Places, aptly describes Tender Maps as a "rich and beguiling work of literary travel memoir." It skillfully traces the broader contours of the world, encompassing the realms of feeling, memory, introspection, and the boundless imagination. This captivating book invites readers on a journey that transcends mere geography, offering a profound and immersive experience that leaves a lasting impact on the soul.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 148 x 222 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914613326