‘A delightful enticement to leave our daily routine behind for a while’
One of the special features of 52 Weekends by the Sea is that writer Brigid Benson and photographer Craig Easton worked together to make the journey all around the shores of Britain.
It’s this personal experience that makes the collection so distinctive. With 52 Weekends by the Sea, you can be confident that the writing, top tips and insider information comes from people who have truly been there and done that.
As Rick Stein says in his foreword to the book,
Brigid writes with warmth and appreciation of communities that she knows and loves, and she inspires us to explore them.
Throughout the book, Craig’s award winning photography entices us to the sea. Rick writes,
Craig’s work seems to me to constitute one of the finest collections of photography as art…
Response to the book from the media has been great. This means a lot to us; we are chuffed that our work has inspired others to begin their own adventures. Click though this selection to read what people are saying:
"A stylish, useful and well researched book."
Tim Jepson, The Sunday Telegraph ....read more>
“This is the book that proves you don’t need to leave the country or spend very much money to have a great time……a must-have for those who want to get out and explore the beauty of Britain.” Abigail Damms, Waterstones Books Quarterly ....read more>
"Beautifully presented…as much a document of indigenous life as it is a travel guide"
Matt Bolton, BBC Lonely Planet Magazine ....read more>
"A year's worth of beach breaks to plan? Yes, please!"
Red Magazine
"...a year's worth of hand-picked breaks that include dramatic views, quirky cafés and stunning hikes along the length of Britain's coastline"
The Independent ....read more>
"A beautifully illustrated book....it's stuffed with places and plans that will have you desperate to hit the road"
Scotland on Sunday ....read more>
"Visually stunning, this breathtaking cross between a photography exhibition and a travel guide contains 52 ideas for the perfect UK getaway."
Shari Low, The Daily Record ....read more>
'...we can't think of a better reason to get out of town.'
Hotline, The Virgin Trains magazine....read more...
"...it’s so user-friendly that it feels like a guide written for the reader by a friend."
The Herald....read more...
You'll find 52 Weekends by the Sea on sale in all good bookshops including Waterstones and independent booksellers. It is also available on line
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