Beach: A Book of Treasures

I think that everyone has been a beachcomber sometime in their lives. We look for clam shells, scallop shells, and more clam shells - at least I have. I came across this book while my wife and I were pretending to be rich in Newport this past summer (got it much cheaper on Amazon) and have been beachcombing with absolutely new eyes ever since. It's amazing what cool things you can find in the sand, though none as cool as those in the photos of this book - great page layout doesn't hurt either. Ever so quietly, the author has jotted down her thoughts about what she has collected and photographed on each page. Because this insightful writing is so understated, there is plenty of room for the viewer to ponder and reflect on their own as they journey through those same pages. This is a must-have, not-too-big coffee table book.

This book is such a beautiful way of bringing the beach into your living room. It truly captures the ocean. It makes a great coffee table book. Finding this book was better than finding a treasure at the beach. Love it!

Love this book! It's the perfect take home gift from a beachfront vacation without the weight going into your baggage!I was disappointed that the little shop I was in had 1copy left and it was very "man handled" and my husband suggested looking on Amazon for a copy. I'm so happy to have found it here!Beautiful doesn't begin to describe the photography and the writing is so descriptive.

Any beachcomber who knows thrill of walking the shoreline looking down at the wrack line will know this book is a treasure just like a perfect piece of beach glass, or driftwood, or shells.For those who walk the shoreline looking out to the waves and the horizon, this book may help explain what we 'combers find so fascinating about the treasures from the sea.This book understands the obsession of beachcombing. Every page is glorious.Ash

The book was delivery without scratches, folds, or marks. It was in perfect condition. I bought it to use as a sign-in book for my wedding. There is plenty of blank space to write on, white pages with some pictures of shells or sea rock on them. There are also pages with black background that cannot be written on. Overall though I am very happy with it, and can't wait to use it.

I sat down reading this as soon as it arrived. I have read about the author,but this was my first purchase of her various books. I thought it was well written from her view point. Truly a nice addition to my books about nature and the wonder of it all.

This book is exquisitely designed, and indeed "a book of treasure." Josie's prose, both personal and scientific, is the perfect balance in guiding you through her one-of-kind flatbed scanner technique photographs, which are simply gorgeous. If you are a beach lover you NEED this book. It is vividly inspiring and a page-turner in every way, to be savored and shared.

My 5yr old was excited about the pictures. This is a great value just for the images.

I find this book inspiring and captivating and one I keep returning to. The collections of beach objects are artistically selected, assembled and laid out, the shapes and textures are incredibly satisfying. If you're not already a beachcomber this book will open your eyes to a world of pebbles, shells, seaweed, tumbled glass and wood. Even man-made metal and plastic items out of their normal context take on a strange new beauty. Above all this book encourages you to really look at the things around you, and because of that it is a book that keeps on giving. I've made a gift of this several times and keep a copy by my bed and dip into it for a visual treat from time to time. I don't think you'll be disappointed.