Now, in The Draw of the Sea, Menmuir, whose 2016 Booker-longlisted novel The Many was set in a fishing village in Cornwall, has turned his focus on the place the sea plays in Britain’s collective consciousness, the way we have been shaped by the waters that surround us. A beautiful portrait of lives shaped by the swell of ocean and tide—a powerful salt-thread of connection. Andrew Watts, The Spectator ‘Much more interesting than simply another bound-beating book about Cornwall. Freedivers take a huge breath of air before plunging into the depths – they look for the stillest, clearest waters in which to commune with the ocean. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

The sense of interconnectedness, though, is entrancing, a reminder that in times of separation, the sea connects us to one another. Award-winning artist Jonathan Newey teaches you to transform simple shapes into characterful creatures including dolphins, clownfish, crabs, jellyfish, whales, sharks, turtles and more.In this beautifully-written meditation on what it is that draws us to the waters' edge, author Wyl Menmuir tells the stories of the people whose lives revolve around the sea in the Cornish community where he lives. This tutorial will guide you through each step, making it simple to capture the amazing details of this fascinating sea creature.

From beachcombing or wrecking, fishing, free diving, surfing, shell seekers, sailors, beach art, Menmuir tells the stories of the people that live in or near to the sea. Enjoyable read,”The Draw of the Sea” which is filled with interesting people, places, sea and land creatures, livelihoods, discoveries,facts, memorable moments and various reflections why so many are drawn to the sea. He meets some fabulously interesting people, artists, scientists and passionate hobbyists alike, all of whom offer a different viewpoint about what is so vital to them about the parts of the coastline that host their work or play.It is perfect for dipping into and out of as the variation in the chapter content provides constant interest, whilst the over-arching theme of the sea and its pull ensures that the book never loses pace or feels disjointed. Whenever I would listen to a chapter I would be transported into the moment Wyl Menmiur, or the people he met, lived through when they were drawn to the sea. Combing the beaches for things that have washed ashore, rock pooling and free diving just lend themselves to an idyllic and peaceful life. There is a great deal of wisdom here, and I loved the way that he lets these different viewpoints speak to one another, sometimes in harmony, sometimes not. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

ooOooWith credit to Holly Ovenden, the dust-jacket has a touch of gold colouring that follows through to the titling on the spine, all nonchalantly glistening in the change of light. It was a tragedy that sent novelist Wyl Menmuir to the “demi-island” of Cornwall, with its long and sinuous shoreline.When Wyl Menmuir and his wife move to the Cornish coast to deal with their grief following a family tragedy, he discovers a diverse community of people united by their love for and connection with the sea. Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination.

He talks to fishermen, beachcombers, surfers and other locals about living their lives by the tides, and explores his own personal emotional connection to the water.The Draw of the Sea by Wyl Menmuir offers the reader glimpses into the lives of the people Menmuir has known as well as into what makes the sea (or any large body of water for that matter) so compelling. The Draw of the Sea will evoke both the specific and the universal appeal of the sea in the same way that James Rebanks evoked both the specific and the universal in The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District.