Entertaining and seasoned travel writer to present his Slow Guide to the Isle of Wight

On Tuesday tenth Might, Medina Bookshop in Cowes will likely be welcoming skilled journey author Mark Rowe to the bookshop to coincide with the publication of his e-book Isle of Wight (Gradual Journey): Native, Characterful Guides to Britain’s Particular Locations. 

An expert journey author for over 20 years, Mark Rowe usually contributes to the Unbiased, Telegraph and Guardian and numerous magazines and journals, together with Countryfile and Nat Geo Traveller.  

Rowe has beforehand written guides to each the Outer Hebrides and Orkney, and he’s develop into a little bit of a specialist on Islands.

Visited over 30 instances
He first visited the Isle of Wight as a youngster returning many instances over time as a birdwatcher, walker and finally guardian.

His analysis for the e-book required him to go to the Island over thirty instances, at all times looking for the much less apparent, the extra delicate joys and quirky delights that we Islanders take pleasure in right here.

Understanding of IW tradition and historical past second to none
There could be no extra discerning critic than a seasoned journey author. It’s reassuring that Mark’s love and appreciation of the Island are current all through the e-book.

He shines a flattering mild on many numerous features, from meals to timber, artists, church buildings. Even cemeteries get a point out. His depth of understanding of the Island’s tradition and historical past is second to none.

A ‘sluggish information’ encourages guests and residents alike to stroll, cycle or use public transport, to decelerate and savour the pleasures that may in any other case be only a blur by the automotive window.

Armfield: Ultimately, a information e-book that does the Island justice
Medina’s bookseller, Paul Armfield, praises the information,

“Ultimately, a information e-book that does the Island justice, at 312 pages there may be a lot nice content material that even probably the most clued-up resident will discover one thing new to discover, and the illustrations and maps are a delight.

“I’ve seen Mark speak earlier than. He’s a really entertaining speaker. In his analysis, he turns over a lot of stones and meets some fascinating characters.

“I look ahead to listening to what traveller’s tales he has to recount about his work placing this sensible e-book collectively.”

Guide Now
In Dialog with Mark Rowe is being held on Tuesday tenth Might between 7pm and 9pm on the Medina Bookshop.

Tickets value £6. Please e-book your ticket prematurely (attributable to restricted capability) by calling the Medina Bookshop on 01983 300044, booking online or visiting in individual.

BYOB
The venue will not be licensed, and subsequently attendees are requested to deliver their very own refreshments with them.

Information shared by Paul on behalf of Medina Books. Ed