The Book of Trespass
Crossing the Lines that Divide Us
Nick Hayes
Explore the hidden world of England's forbidden lands and waterways in The Book of Trespass. With a focus on land, politics, and power, Nick Hayes takes readers on a journey past the walls and barriers that keep 92% of the land and 97% of waterways off-limits to the public. Learn about the history of enclosure, exploitation, and dispossession that continues to impact society today. Through the experiences of poachers, protestors, and more, discover the root of social inequality and how it relates to the distribution of land in England. This eye-opening book is sure to transform your perspective on England's public space.
Publish Date
2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
2020-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.45
ISBN
9781526604729
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2020-08-09T12:52:52.000Z
"Can you see the cat?"
Among the many qualities of @nickhayesillus1's brilliant new book about nature, land & access––The Book of Trespass––are Nick's illustrations, the last of which is this hidden-image linocut. Apt for a book which will change the way you see landscape. – source2021-05-30T13:06:13.000Z
The Book of Trespass - read this book if you want to get really cross about land access laws in England and Wales: – source