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Book Synopsis: Raise the sails and follow the wind across the green sea in this captivating marriage of lyrical prose and intricate illustrations from a renowned West Coast artist.
Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and old wood boat embarks on adventure once more.
In this love letter to sailing, heralded artist Nikki McClure tells the story of a restored boat in timeless and reverent prose that perfectly accompanies her stunning cut-paper illustrations. At once delicate and bold, each page is masterful, rendered from a single sheet of black paper with precision and care that is sure to enthrall readers from coast to coast.
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Experience the timeless beauty of sailing with Old Wood Boat - a captivating book that will take you on an unforgettable journey. Combining exquisite lyrical prose and intricate illustrations, this masterpiece by renowned West Coast artist Nikki McClure will transport you to the serene green sea.
Old Wood Boat, with her dilapidated charm, remembers the wind and longs for the sea. As her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck, she patiently awaits her second chance. That chance comes when a family tows her home, and what follows is a breathtaking transformation. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, Old Wood Boat is restored to her former glory.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of McClure's cut-paper illustrations, each crafted with precision and care from a single sheet of black paper. Every page of this enchanting love letter to sailing is a testament to her artistic mastery - delicate yet bold, transporting readers from coast to coast.
With its timeless and reverent prose, Old Wood Boat is a celebration of adventure, nostalgia, and the indomitable spirit of the sea. Don't miss your chance to embark on this extraordinary voyage. Order your copy today and set sail with Old Wood Boat!
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