In her captivating new book; artist and avid beachcomber Josie Iselin returns to the seashore to reveal the unexpected beauty of seaweed. Produced on a flatbed scanner; IselinAElig;s vibrant portraits of ocean flora reveal the exquisite color and extraordinary forms of more than 200 specimens gathered from tidal pools along the California and Maine coasts. Her engaging text; which accompanies the images; blends personal observation and philosophical musings with scientific fact. Like her previous books; An Ocean Garden: The Secret Life of Seaweed is a poetic and compelling tribute to the natural world and the wonder it evokes.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Berkeley Bohemia Artists Visionaries of the Early 20th CenturyBy CustomerThis book was in very good condition when it arrived. The book provides an absolutely fascinating portrayal of the Bohemian people that so many buildings and streets in Berkeley are named after. What an amazing array of counter-culture; new age behavior; vegetarian diet; and back-to-the earth lifestyles existed back in Berkeley 60+ years before the term "hippie" was coined. Walking around in turbans; robes; and exotic garb; dancing in the forests on solstice; living in structures with no walls to ensure fresh air. I have lived in and around Berkeley for over 30 years and this was an eye-opener.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Treat for all True BerkeleyansBy LynnSugayanThese early Bohemians definitely influenced my parents. My mother studied dance with Florence Boynton at Temple of the Wings. The moment lives.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Aesthetic Movement in BerkeleyBy Richard LottridgeThe artistes of Berkeley; 1890-1950. Some very interesting photographs; unfortunately badly reproduced. If you are interested in these Bohemian types; this is a good book for you. If you are looking for Berkeley nostalgia; it is only here if you were one of the Isadora Duncan look-alikes in flowing draperies; too.
