{"title":"Helen Humphreys","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enchanting world of Helen Humphreys, an acclaimed author renowned for her poignant storytelling and vivid exploration of the natural world. With an extraordinary ability to weave together the threads of human experience and the beauty of nature, Humphreys' work captivates and educates readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer collection features compelling titles such as \u003cem\u003eAnd A Dog Called Fig\u003c\/em\u003e, a touching memoir that beautifully intertwines the companionship of dogs with the life of a writer, offering a heartfelt look into the bonds we form with our furry friends. Another standout, \u003cem\u003eField Study\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrates Humphreys' remarkable talent for observing and depicting the natural environment, inviting readers to see the world through her inquisitive and thoughtful lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning genres like Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, and Science \u0026amp; Nature, Humphreys' narratives are rich with insight and emotion, presenting stories that resonate on both a personal and universal level. Whether you are seeking inspiration or simply looking to appreciate the intricate beauty of the world around us, Helen Humphreys' works provide a refreshing and illuminating perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"and-a-dog-called-fig-by-helen-humphreys-9780711267145","title":"And A Dog called Fig","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd a Dog Called Fig\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of one writer's life with dogs—including a frisky new puppy—and how they are uniquely ideal companions for building a creative life, along with a sprinkling of delightful tales about dogs with famous writer pals. Into the writer's isolation comes a dog, to sit beside the chair or to lie on the couch while the writer works, to force them outside for a walk, and suddenly, although still lonely, the writer has a companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn artist's solitude is a sacred space, one to be guarded and kept apart from the chaos of the world. This isolation allows for uninhibited wandering, uninterrupted meditation, and the nurturing of sparks of inspiration into fires of creation. But in the artist's quiet there is also loneliness, self-doubt, the possibility of collapsing too far inward. What an artist needs is a familiar, a creature perfectly suited to accompany them on this coveted, difficult journey. They need a companion with emotional intelligence, innate curiosity, passion, energy, and an enthusiasm for the world beyond, but also the capacity to sleep contentedly for many hours. 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If we let them guide us, they, like art, will show us many worlds we would otherwise miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Black-and-White Photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542076936428,"sku":"9780711267145","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6058063482441.jpg?v=1749698617"},{"product_id":"field-study-by-helen-humphreys-9781770415348","title":"Field Study","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study.” — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e STARRED review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realises we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left — no matter how diminished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAward-winning poet and novelist Helen Humphreys returns to her series of nature meditations in this gorgeously written and illustrated book that takes a deep look at the forgotten world of herbariums and the people who amassed collections of plant specimens in the 19th and 20th centuries. From Emily Dickinson’s and Henry David Thoreau’s collections to the amateur naturalists whose names are forgotten but whose collections still grace our world, herbariums are the records of the often-humble plants that are still with us and those that are lost. Over the course of a year, Humphreys considers life and loss and the importance of finding solace in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with images of herbarium specimens, Humphreys’s own botanical drawings, and archival photographs, this will be the perfect gift for Humphreys’s many fans, nature enthusiasts, and for all who loved \u003ci\u003eBirds Art Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631724482796,"sku":"9781770415348","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9197263482818.jpg?v=1751978983"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/helen-humphreys.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}