Tree Climber's Guide: Adventures in the Urban Canopy
A gentle, whimsical escape from the rush of city life. This book invites you to slow down, look up, and rediscover the quiet magic hidden in London’s trees. Part nature memoir, part urban adventure, it follows Jack Cooke as he climbs through the city’s canopy, finding stillness, perspective, and unexpected joy along the way. A calming, curious companion for anyone seeking grounding, wonder, and a reminder that nature is always closer than it seems. Curated with care by Rory
Author: Jack Cooke
Publisher: Harper Collins
Hardback Book
ISBN: 9780008153915
223mm x 27mm x 154mm
Publication: 7 April 2016, Pages: 304
Book Description
'After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.' - Damian Whitworth, The Times
'One of the publishing sensations of the year ! For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city, or wanted to step out of the rat race for an hour or two, Jack Cooke will be something of an inspiration.' - Robert Hardman, Daily Mail
A wonderful cocktail of engaging writing, beautiful illustration and heartfelt appreciation for the natural world. An essential oddity for any book collection.
In this charming, witty and exquisitely illustrated companion, Jack Cooke explores the city through its canopy; teetering on the edge of an oak's branches, scurrying up a Scots pine, spying views from the treetops that few have ever had the chance to see. He takes us through the parks, over the canals and rivers and into secret gardens on his journey sometimes only ten foot above the street.
Part guidebook, part meditation on the consolations of nature, The Tree Climber's Guide is as uniquely odd, alluring and motley as the trees themselves. It is a journey into the tangle of bark and branches that surround us all and a welcome reminder that the best things in life are free - they just sometimes require a step in the right direction.
