Présentation de l'éditeur
Picture the perfect beach vacation and it will likely include some type of colorful waterfront retreat. Worldwide, every society with access to sand and sea has erected beach huts, and they're celebrated here in this poetic and visually stunning tribute. Visit cottages and cabins, shacks and shanties from Scandinavia to South Africa, the Black Sea to the Australian coast, and find out how they reflect both their inhabitants' personalities and the seafaring cultures from which they spring. The lyrical text and 60 engaging color photographs spark the imagination and provide practical advice for creating your own special shelter from the wind, sun, and sea.
Biographie de l'auteur
Travelling with his wife and young child, Rod Green became transfixed with the beauty and universality of the beach hut. As well as contributing and editing Reader's Digest, Rod has worked on an eclectic range of titles for children and adults including the Comic Relief Red Nose Joke Book.