This is my first venture into book publishing other than on a one-off basis. Field Studies is my tribute to our farmers and their influence on the landscape. Taking photos of arable and grassland fields was a project I started more than 20 years ago, and which still continues today. Rather than leaving all my images languishing on a hard drive, I wanted to make something of them, and so the idea of a photobook started to form.
The 104-page softback book, 210mm square and printed on silk paper, takes you through the arable year, from tilling and seed drilling, through to harvest and ploughing, back to the start again. Then there’s a bit more about the crops you might see, and I also include chapters on grazing and livestock, concluding with a quick peek into the world of agricultural shows.
The majority of the photos are taken close to my home in East Devon – often only a short walk away. Here’s a low-resolution version of some sample pages from the book for you to flip through – it’s not an exact copy as print requires adjustments not needed on screen.
If you’d like to purchase a copy (£20 including UK postage), send me an email with your name and address for delivery, and I’ll let you have my bank details and an invoice for payment. I’ll usually be able to send you a copy within 2-3 days from receipt of funds. I can inscribe the title page if required.
Or you can buy a copy in person from the Sou’-Sou’-West Gallery shop at Symondsbury in west Dorset.