Icons of England

Icons of England: stunning new book

Icons of England is a wonderful collection of thought-provoking essays and stunning photographs celebrating more than just the rolling hills and vernacular details that set England apart from the rest of the world. With images from the UK’s leading photographers, it could be enjoyed simply as a collection of stunning countryside imagery. Once you have read about the thoughts and memories of its 70 contributors, however, you will start to realise it is a whole lot more. This book is as moving and surprising as it is beautiful – one that celebrates the experience of being in and enjoying the countryside as much as it does historic monuments and locations.

With an introductory essay by CPRE President, Bill Bryson this anthology explores a landscape shaped by personal experience – a countryside treasured by all for so many different reasons.

Pre-order a copy now
To be published on 5 September 2008 in association with Think Publishing and Pan Macmillan, this 176 page hardback book is available to pre-order from CPRE at a special price of £16.00 (including UK p&p). RRP £20.00. A share of the book’s profits will go to help support CPRE’s campaigning work.

To order by phone please call
Supporter Services on 020 7981 2870.

> Icons of England – order form (1.9MB PDF)

Contributors

Marshwood Vale. Photo: © Guy Edwardes

Take a taster tour of some of the icons featured in the book as nominated by:

• Richard Benson
• Bill Bryson
• Wendy Cope
• Nicholas Crane
• Helen Dixon
• Guy Edwardes
• Sebastian Faulks
• Tom Mackie
• Andrew Marr
• Satish Kumar
• Michael Palin
• Lucy Siegle
• Sir Roy Strong
• Chris Watson

> Taster tour: Contributors