The natural history of umbracula - Alison Winfield-Chislett

At first glance, the pictures in "The Natural History of Umbracula" appear to be random glimpses of littered streets and byways. Closer examination reveals a detailed explanation on another level altogether. This book is presented as if the familiar presence of an abandoned umbrella might be a hitherto unknown species, quietly lurking unnoticed in our society. The species is described through captions, giving scientific, and often unlikely, explanations for the images. This collection of photographs are all of randomly found objects, which were not touched or re-arranged. A beautifully crafted book of over 90 colour photographs, it will appeal to anyone with a light-hearted sense of humour, a good imagination and an appreciation of aesthetic qualities. You will never look at an umbrella in the same way again!