Philip Plissons Celtic Coastlines Hardcover by Patrick Mahe

Product Details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson (2007-10-30)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 224 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780500543436
• Item Weight: 2721.6 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

A tour of Celtic seacoasts with renowned photographer Philip Plisson, presented in a stunning panoramic format.

The power and beauty of the sea has held man in awe for millennia. French photographer Philip Plisson has received worldwide recognition for his ability to capture these elements with his camera. Here he explores the Celtic seaside in Scotland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and Asturias. He guides the reader through undisturbed islands, over peaceful streams and rivers, to the edge of sheer granite promontories and the crashing waves below.

The large format of this book allows the reader to experience the full impact of these landscapes through incredible color panoramic photographs. Each chapter begins with information about the four countries and eight Celtic regions featured. 102 color photographs.

About the Author

Philip Plisson has compiled over thirty-five books and has contributed frequently to magazines and journals. He was recently made Officer of the Order of Maritime Merit by the French Navy and is a tenured Peintre de la Marine, or Official Painter of the Navy. 

Patrick Mahé is a journalist and former editor-in-chief of Télé Sept Jours.