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Beach Stones by Josie Iselin is an exquisite nature and art book that celebrates the beauty, geology, and quiet poetry of stones found along shorelines around the world. Whether walking beside the ocean, a lake, or a river, few can resist admiring the evocative shapes, patterns, and multihued surfaces of beach stones. Free for the taking and endlessly collectible, these natural objects invite contemplation and curiosity.
This 142-page volume presents more than 200 exceptional stones, photographed with artistic precision and arranged to highlight their intricate markings and geological diversity. Beyond visual appeal, the book explains the fascinating natural processes that formed each stone — from volcanic activity and sedimentation to tectonic shifts and erosion over millions of years. For example, a pebble from Maine is revealed to have originated 400 million years ago during the formation of a great mountain range.
Photographer and installation artist Josie Iselin pairs her visual compositions with text by nature writer Margaret Carruthers, who uncovers the scientific stories hidden within each specimen. Beach Stones is both a field guide and a contemplative art book, making it ideal for beachcombers, coastal homeowners, collectors, and lovers of geology and natural design.
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