High Peak Drifter

'By settling down into the landscape Richard sees and draws things which are often overlooked . . . he sketches ewes' tails, leaves sticky with honeydew, churchyard gargoyles and much more.'

Derby Evening Telegraph

'A highly-readable narrative gives a personal slant to his observations.'

Best of British Magazine

Take a fresh look at the wild heart of the Peak District with nature journaler Richard Bell.

Spectacular scenery and mellow villages are what draw visitors to the Peak but the experience of being there goes deeper than picture postcard prettiness; in over one hundred drawings in pen, brush, bamboo pen and wash Richard Bell sets out to show some of the 1001 small details that you might not even consciously notice but which are so much a part of a day in the hills. From winter to spring he has drawn at locations ranging from the hill fort of Carl Wark to the landslip at Mam Tor, from Ladybower reservoir to Odin’s Mine, from the Snake to Jacob’s Ladder.

Comments from readers:

'Wonderful - thank you. I can "feel" my Derbyshire oozing from this book! More please..........'

Val Cannon, Chesterfield

It amazes me, Richard, how once I open the pages of your books you keep me enthralled until the finish, reading about places I have never been, seeing things I would have passed by unknowingly, and how you make me feel you have just taken me with you on the journey. I could not put High Peak Drifter down until I finished it. As I have said before, you are a poetic writer and you make me want to take sketch book, pen , and magnifying glass and strike out across the savannah. Thank you for taking me through the High Peak district.

Rheba Kramer Mitchell, Texas

I spent a very relaxed time enjoying the vibrant drawings that so well reflect the powerful energy of Nature - as only drawing 'in the wild' can do. It will sit on my table for dipping into for quite some time.

Barbara Regent, Kahibah, New South Wales

Title: High Peak Drifter ISBN: 1-902467-16-7 Publication: 1st September 2006 Author: Richard Bell Size: 234mm x 156mm Pages: 96pp; b & w drawings Binding: Paperback Price: £6.00

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