A coast to coast walk by alfred wainwright alibris. A pictorial guide to the lakeland fells is a series of seven books by a. Terry will be awarding a signed framed print of one of his photographs to the winner. Signed by alfred wainwright to bottom corner in green pen. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Alfred wainwrightnorth western fellssigned by etsy.
Buy alfred wainwright and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. I am sure wainwright himself would have loved the new version even more, and maybe even gained a soft spot for the actual walk itself. See more ideas about lake district, alfred wainwright and illustration. The 2019 photographic competition will continue with one class only open this year. A coast to coast walk book was one of wainwrights most popular guidebooks. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used products are out there we just had to let you know.
This title is the last in the list or previous wainwright titles published by wesrmorland gazette. Wainwright well and saw that he definitely had feet of clay and im not talking about the mud on his hiking boots here. Wainwrights meticulously handdrawn maps, diagrams and drawings take you up the 214 principal hills and mountains of the lake district, describing the main routes of. Born in blackburn in 1907, alfred wainwright left school at the age of. The coast to coast walk, devised by wainwright himself, stretches across 190 miles from st bees head on the east coast to robin hoods bay on the west, passing through the lake district, yorkshire dales and north york moors.
Alfred wainwright 19071991 is renowned for his famous pictorial guides to the lakeland fells which he compiled between 1952 and 1966. Great cat expedition by molly illustrator alfred wainwright lefebure. Wainwright in scotland by wainwright, alfred hardback book the cheap fast free. I sell secondhand, rare or out of print books in the following specialisms. See all books authored by alfred wainwright, including coast to coast walk. Alfred wainwright 19071991 will always be known for his famous pictorial guides to the lakeland fells which he compiled between 1952 and 1966. Twelve favourite mountains pictorial guides to the lakeland fells by alfred wainwright and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. During a visit to rons last summer he kindly added his signature to the book too. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Following a move to kendal in 1941 he began to devote every spare moment he had to researching and compiling the original seven pictorial guides. Andrews behind the scenes with wainwright was published by kirkland books and printed by titus wilson of kendal. Alfred wainwright signed limited edition westmorland heritage 1975. Alfred wainwright may have had autism, biographer says.
Scratch and co great cat expedition by molly illustrator. Every photo has derrys unique style and all the images are a joy to the eye. Alfred wainwright in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. This pictorial guide, first published in 1973 and updated in 1992, contains wainwrights original text and his handdrawn. Alfred wainwright 19071991the lledr valley, valley of snowdonia, north wales, ink sketch, signed and inscribed, approx. Wainwright in scotland mermaid books by alfred wainwright and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mbe 17 january 1907 20 january 1991 was a british fellwalker, guidebook author and illustrator. The prints are beautifullydetailed, black and white 10 x 8 all personally signed by wainwright in his distinctive, favoured green ink. Shop alfred wainwright books and collectibles abebooks. Alfred wainwright 19071991 was born in blackburn and is best known for his famous pictorial guides to the lakeland fells, compiled between 1952 and 1966.
Honorary member, terry abraham has agreed to judge the photographic competition again. Wainwrights illustrated walking guide to the lake district. Alfred wainwright was born in blackburn, lancashire to thomas wainwright and elizabeth nixon. Wainwright, detailing the fells the local word for hills and mountains of the lake district in northwest england. Book collection wainwright society for lovers of fell. The book was dedicated to friend of wainwrights, ron scholes. Wainwrights illustrated walking guide to the lake district fells book 2 wainwright walkers edition uk ed. His reputation and the popularity of his work has of course led to numerous other books which are based on his achievements and story. Liberated in manchuria in 1945, the frail, emaciated general took part in the formal surrender ceremonies aboard the uss missouri in tokyo bay. Great cat expedition by molly illustrator alfred wainwright lefebure hardcover excellent condition.
A pictorial guide wainwright pictorial guides, and coast to coast with wainwright, and more on. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Apr 17, 2003 alfred wainwright 19071991 will always be known for his seven pictorial guides to the lakeland fells. He personally checked on the ground every one of wainwrights original seven volumes lake district walks, plus the outlying fells, to look for landscape changes. Book 6 the northwestern fells 2008 isbn 0711224595. Alfred wainwright, whose sevenvolume pictorial guide to the lakeland fells, first published in 195566, has become the definitive guidebook. My name is chris butterfield and i am an alfred wainwright enthusiast and archivist for the printing material.
Alfred wainwright transformed the landscape of britain with his superbly knowledgeable guides of the lake district. Alfred wainwright quotes author of a coast to coast walk. Size of unframed print is 254mm x 205mm print in fine condition. A holiday at the age of 23 kindled a lifelong love affair with the lake district.
By alfred wainwright thewalkers log book by wainwright, alfred author on jun012004, hardback by alfred wainwright 16 jun 2004 hardcover. Wainwright also signed a copy for ron back in 1984. Alfred wainwright pictorial guides central fells 7 books collection. These are for the seeking, and those who seek and find while. Shop the latest titles by alfred wainwright at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A collection of seventyeight drawings of scenes in the valley of the river lune. Always there will be the lonely ridge, the dancing beck, the silent forest. Large format signed print of langdale pikes, from lingmoor fell alfred wainwright on. His exploits have been recently emulated in the bbc television series wainwright walks. Wainwrights meticulously handdrawn maps, diagrams and drawings take you up the 214 principal hills and mountains of the lake district, describing the main routes of ascent from different starting points, as well as lesserknown variants, showing the summit. The book was dedicated to friend of wainwright s, ron scholes. Richard askwith celebrates a very english hero saturday 2 july 2005 00.
Andrew nichol kindly made me the official distributor of his book and even donated his original manuscript to the archive. Explore books by alfred wainwright with our selection at. Wainwright guides 2nd revised edition the second edition of the guides has been produced by chris jesty who had collaborated with wainwright on projects during his later years. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. Fabulous updated edition of derry brabbs original wainwright on the pennine way. His sevenvolume pictorial guide to the lakeland fells, published between 1955 and 1966 and consisting entirely of reproductions of his manuscript, has become the standard reference work to 214 of the fells of the. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Lakeland fells collection 7 books collection book people. Alfred wainwright 19071991 will always be known for his seven pictorial guides to the lakeland fells. New listing alfred wainwright 7 book pictorial guide lakeland fells box set 50th ann. Alfred wainwright, the stuic, white mounth, signed on the mount, pen and ink, 19. Writing to old friends and to the many new ones gained through his books, and to his love, and later second wife, betty, his letters display a much warmer, more.
Wainwright was intensely private hiding his first name alfred behind the initial a, for example so hunter davies does well in shining a torch into his hidden personal life. The fellwalker alfred wainwright was an early champion of using buses to reach the fells of the lake district. Very good book in a very good unpricedunclipped dustwrapper, with slight sunning to. By the end of this book, i felt i had got to know a. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Chris jesty has done a marvelous job of revising wainwrights guidebooks over the years. Alfred wainwright books list of books by author alfred. Nov 10, 2017 alfred wainwright may have had autism, biographer says this article is more than 2 years old book discusses famous fell walkers obsessiveness and need for a compulsive rigidity as he. Make offer alfred wainwright signed limited edition westmorland heritage 1975 original richmand castle print signed by alfred wainwright yorkshire lakes. Signed, limited edition alfred wainwright classic prints. His sevenvolume pictorial guide to the lakeland fells, published between 1955 and 1966 and consisting entirely of reproductions of his manuscript, has become the standard reference work to 214 of the fells of the english lake district. Chris started with the coast to coast walk book way back in the late 80s. These handwritten and handdrawn works of art have given inspiration to all true. Alfred wainwright is probably best known for his guidebooks but, when the total bibliography is inspected, his writing and, particularly his drawings are seen to be of at least equal importance.
Large format signed print of langdale pikes, from lingmoor. Browse and buy a vast selection of alfred wainwright books and collectibles on. Jan, 2014 alfred wainwright, the legendary fell walker and author of the incomparable and unique pictorial guides to the lakeland fells was also a fluent, eloquent and diligent correspondent. Written over a period of years from 1952, they consist entirely of reproductions of wainwrights manuscript, handproduced in pen and ink with no typeset material. Alfred wainwright vintage lakeland fell walking guide books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. High quality alfred wainwright gifts and merchandise. He did very well at school first in nearly every subject1 although he left at the age of. Printed circa 1990 an original hand signed print of horton in ribblesdale yorkshire. The wainwright society photographic competition 2019. One name above all others has become associated with walking in the lake district. The wainwright society the alfred wainwright centenary 2007 archived 23 december 2008 at the wayback machine. Alfred wainwright may have had autism, biographer says this article is more than 2 years old book discusses famous fell walkers obsessiveness and need for a compulsive rigidity as he. Central fells book 3 clive hutchby alfred wainwright on.
High quality alfred wainwright inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Login wainwright society for lovers of fell walking in. Printed circa 1990 an original hand signed print of ripon cathedral yorkshire. My name is chris butterfield and i am an alfred wainwright enthusiast and archivist for the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alfred wainwright books online. This pictorial guide, first published in 1973 and updated in 1992, contains wainwright s original text and his handdrawn. Wainwright photographic competition wainwright society. Buy lakeland fells collection 7 books collection by alfred wainwright. General jonathan wainwright his book signed jun 27. See more ideas about lake district, alfred wainwright and coast. He made the lakeland fells his own through a series of handdrawn, handwritten guide books. Alfred wainwright 1907 1991 became the proverbial legend in his own lifetime.
Theres no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. My stock of collectable items by alfred wainwright includes more than just books. Alfred wainwright was a sterling man his books on his walks and climbs are brilliant. I recommend that anyone who admires his work see the film.