David's books are detailed below
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David's first book is entitled 'Wild About
Cornwall', this book looks at the very best
places to go to experience the wildlife in 40 varied locations around
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The locations have been chosen by
David to reflect the different habitats across the county; to give good
geographical coverage and to offer the best chance to see the featured
wildlife. It is not only a practical guide, giving details of access and species to be seen, but an
attractive book enhanced by the David's delightful text and packed with
his stunning colour photographs. Details of the chosen locations
include, where relevant, a brief history of the site; a description of
the conservation strategies used there and a close look at some of the
key species.
Book Details: ISBN: 9780906720516; Size: 214mm
x 222mm, landscape; Extent: 256 pages; Illustrations: 280 photos;
Format: paperback with flaps; RRP: £14.95; Publisher: Alison Hodge.
Many people have commented on how much they have
learned by reading this book and about the new places they have been
introduced to as a result. The guide to when to look for
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David's
second book was published in October 2007, this is a
photographic work revealing the landscape of Penwith, where he lives.
The book, entitled 'Penwith Moods' captures the true spirit of this part
of Cornwall.
Book
details: ISBN 9780906720547; size 214 by 222mm; 80 pages; 59 colour
photos; paperback with flaps; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £12.
Publication date: 26/9/2007
David
has been surprised by how much impact this seems to have had on
people with a casual interest in photography; from his courses and
workshops he has met many people who have been inspired by the
photos in Penwith Moods. It was more anticipated that people
who are attracted by the beauty of West Cornwall also find this book
appealing.
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In the spring of 2008 David published three books
in a series of pockets field guides:
A book
entitled 'Birds of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly'. This
book details all of the birds likely to be seen in the county
annually and contains 162 photographs of the most common and
interesting species, some in different plumages.
Book details: ISBN 9780906720554; size 150 by
153mm; 96 pages; 162 colour photos; paperback; publisher Alison
Hodge; RRP £5.95.
This is one of three pocket guides
which have proved
to be very popular. The layout and size is very successful.
One reason why people have found them easy to use is that they are not
cluttered with species which are not found in Cornwall, unlike many
larger field guides. |
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A book entitled 'Wildflowers of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly'.
This book details over 300 species of flower likely to be seen in the
county and contains 240 colour photographs of the most common and
interesting species.
Book details: ISBN 9780906720646; size150 by 153mm; 104 pages; 240
colour photos; paperback; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £5.95. This
is one of three pocket guides which have proved
to be very popular. The layout and size is very successful.
One reason why people have found them easy to use is that they are not
cluttered with species which are not found in Cornwall, unlike many
larger field guides. |
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A book entitled 'Exploring the
Cornish Coast'. This book looks at the wildlife that can be
seen around the county's coast in habitats including beaches, dunes,
estuaries, coastal heath and rock pools.
Book details: ISBN 9780906720561; size 150 by 153mm; 128 pages;
paperback; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £5.95
This is one of three pocket guides
which have proved
to be very popular. The layout and size is very successful.
One reason why people have found them easy to use is that they are not
cluttered with species which are not found in Cornwall, unlike many
larger field guides. |
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A
guide to the most iconic sites in the county, 'Iconic Cornwall' has been produced
jointly between David and his wife, Sarah.
Book Details: ISBN 9780906720578; size 260 by 260mm; 128 pages;
hardback; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £12.95
Comments have been very positive, here's one quote:
"Hi David and Sarah, have just read your book –
which I couldn't put down!
It’s really beautiful, and certainly the best book I’ve seen on Cornwall.
The text is so interesting, Sarah, and makes me want to see
so many more places, Looe Island and Port Isaac to name but two.
Thank you so much for such a lovely experience."
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A photographic guide of St Ives, 'St Ives and St Ives Bay', looks at
the town and its surroundings including attractive photographs of
the area as well as a brief history of the town. Also included
are all of the festivals which take place there each year.
Book Details: ISBN 9780906720653; size 150 by 153mm; 80 pages;
paperback; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £5.00
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A photographic guide to the Isles of Scilly, 'Inspirational Islands:
The Isles of Scilly'. Gives a brief history of the islands
accompanied by 79 beautiful colour photographs.
Book Details: ISBN 9780906720660; size 150 by 153mm; 80 pages;
paperback; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £5.00 |
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Cornish Year: in which David details
his wildlife watching activities for a year, drawing out the best
wildlife action in Cornwall through the different seasons as well as
focusing on the people and organisations that enable us all to get more
involved with wildlife in the county
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Book details: ISBN 9780906720677; paperback; 192 pages; 276 colour
photographs; 210 x 148 mm; publisher Alison Hodge;
RRP £9.95
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Photographing Cornwall: a photographic book showing scenes from around
the county along with notes as to how, where and when the scenes
were captured and advice on how to take better landscape
photographs.
Book details: ISBN 9780906720776; paperback; 112 pages; 93 colour
photos; 190 x 200 mm; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £8.95
Photographing Cornwall has been extremely well received in a wide
range of newspapers and magazines including Outdoor Photography.
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Walking in Penwith: a guide to 12 of the best walks in Penwith with
maps and notes as to what might be seen along the way.
Book details: ISBN 9780906720769; paperback; 104 pages; 106 colour
photographs, 13 maps; 150 x 153mm; publisher Alison Hodge; RRP £5.95
This book has started off selling very well indeed. There are
other such books on the market but this one seems to have hit the
mark. Here's a comment received about this walks book:
Hello, Just wanted to say that we find your "walking in Penwith"
book excellent - very good directions when the paths aren't well
marked. Keep it up!
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