The Wolf Hall Picture Book

A photography book that accompanies Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall Trilogy, featuring locations such as Putney, Austin Friars, Wolf Hall, and the Tower of London, accompanied by extracts from the novels and a new essay by Mantel. The book explores Tudor England and Cromwell's life, revealing a shadowy, frightening, and whimsical portrait of a country in conversation with its past.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A captivating photography book that serves as an essential companion to the numerous fans of Hilary Mantel's renowned Wolf Hall Trilogy. At the dawn of the twentieth century, Zola famously remarked, "In my view, you cannot claim to have truly seen something until you have captured it through photography." The act of capturing a moment through photography, at least temporarily, sets it apart from its surroundings and creates a sense of detachment. This book offers a glimpse into the inner world of the writers, unveiling a thousand pictures that reside within their minds. Through meticulous exploration and meticulous photography, Hilary Mantel, Ben Miles, the celebrated stages, and their brother, photographer George Miles, have delved into the locations associated with Thomas Cromwell's life. These include Putney, Austin Friars, Wolf Hall, and the Tower of London. Their goal was to capture the faint remnants of Tudor England and the extraordinary life of Cromwell. Accompanied by excerpts from The Wolf Hall Trilogy, some of which are published here for the first time, and featuring a captivating new essay by Mantel herself, these photographs unveil a world that is both shadowy and enchanting, sometimes whimsical. They offer a profound portrait of a country in dialogue with its past.

This book also serves as an intriguing interrogation of our relationship with history. It explores the gaps in the historical record, its elusive nature, and the unexpected resonances it holds with our contemporary lives. Mantel's insights and perspectives add depth and richness to the photographs, making this a must-have for anyone who has been captivated by the Wolf Hall Trilogy.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 203 x 243 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008530341