Tide-race (Seren Classics) - Softcover

Brenda Chamberlain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0907476651 ISBN 13: 9780907476658

Publisher: Seren, 1996

Tide-race is a remarkable account of life on Bardsey (known as Ynys Enlli to Welsh speakers), a remote and mysterious island off the coast of North Wales. Painter and writer Brenda Chamberlain lived on the island from 1947 to 1961, during the last days of its hardy community. The combination of Bardsey, ancient site of Christian pilgrimage, wild and dangerous landscape, and Brenda Chamberlain, Royal Academy trained artist, results in a classic book, vividly illustrated by the author's line drawings. This edition includes an Afterword by fellow artist Jonah Jones.

About the Author:

Brenda Chamberlain was born in Bangor, Wales. She studied art at the Royal Academy in London, but simultaneously developed an interest in poetry. Just before the Second World War, she moved in with artist John Petts, and together they set up the Caseg Press at their home. Chamberlain also produced prose works, including a novel and a memoir of life on Bardsey Island, where she lived from 1947.

• Publisher: Seren
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0907476651
• ISBN 13: 9780907476658
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230
• Illustrator: Brenda Chamberlain