Beside the Seaside by Joseph Connolly

Beside the Seaside by Joseph Connolly

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Wish you were here? This evocative collection of photographs attempts to capture the pleasure generations have derived from being by the sea. From brass bands and ice creams on the seafront, to funfairs and pleasure domes, this book chronicles the seaside's charm, excitement and eccentricity.

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Beside the Seaside by Joseph Connolly

A charming, evocative collection of stunning photographs that summons up the essence of the pleasure generation after generation has derived from being by the sea. From classic bathing beauties, brass bands and ice creams on the sea front, to funfairs and pleasure domes, this book captures the essence of the seaside with vivid colour and black-and-white archive photography. Acclaimed novelist Joseph Connelly brings to life the excitement, eccentricity, charm and laughter of the seaside. Wish you were here? You already are.
Joseph Connoly is the author of several highly acclaimed novels, including Poor Souls. This is It, Stuff and Summer Things, and has written several non-fiction titles including biographies of PG Wodehouse, Jerome K Jerome and the definitive work on book collecting, Modern First Editions. He also contributes to The Times and various other publications. Joe Cornish who has photographe dteh contemporary scenes in this book, works extensively on landscape and environmental subjects. His work has been published in titles such as In Search of Neptune, Coast and Countryside by the National Trust to critical acclaim.
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ISBN 13 9781840006308
ISBN 10 1840006307
Title Beside the Seaside
Author Joseph Connolly
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1999-05-13
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.